Sound patterns
Through fairytales, children are introduced to the concept of sound patterns (rhythms). They explore clapping along to repeated words and phrases, creating rhythmic patterns to tell a familiar fairytale.
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*NEW* Sound patterns (Theme: Fairytales)
Please note
This new unit uses fairytales to introduce children to the concept of sound patterns (rhythms). They explore clapping along to repeated words and phrases, creating rhythmic patterns to tell a familiar fairytale. The Archived unit: Timbre and rhythmic patterns (Theme: Fairytales) will no longer be updated. Please see our Music: Long-term plan for more information about recent updates to our scheme and how they may affect your school.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Chant in time with others.
- Make changes to the dynamics (volume) of their voice to represent a character.
- Respond to hand signals when playing an instrument.
- Choose a suitable sound to represent a point in the story.
- Read simple rhythmic patterns comprising one beat sounds and one beat rests.
- Clap or play a rhythmic pattern along with spoken words.
- Play given sound patterns in time with the pulse.
- Follow instructions during a performance.
- Join in with repeated phrases using a character voice.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Lesson 1: Character voices
- To explore and change dynamics using the voice.
Lesson 2: Starting with instruments
- To experiment with creating different sounds using a single instrument.
Lesson 3: Sound patterns
- To read simple rhythmic patterns comprising of one beat sounds and one beat rests.
Lesson 4: Responding to music
- To play sound patterns in time with the pulse using a visual stimulus.
Lesson 5: Fairytale performance
- To show awareness of different roles when performing in a group performance.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English
Reading – comprehension.