Lesson 4: Chanting and tuned percussion: Space travel

Using the pentatonic notes on the glockenspiel and considering tempo and dynamics, children play the next part of their space journey, with the rocket swirling around in space

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Before the lesson

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Learning objective

  • To create a musical sequence using tuned percussion

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play tuned and untuned instruments musically

Success criteria

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Cross-curricular links

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Show them how to play the notes one way and then back the other way, with one hit on each.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Ask these pupils to think about playing each note more than once.

Wrapping up

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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In this unit

Created by:
Laura Barr,  
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In her 14 year teaching career, Laura assumed the role of Music Lead, and was Head of Music in a large secondary school. Laura has a passion for working with children with a disadvantaged background, either through deprivation or disability,…
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