Changes in pitch, tempo & dynamics

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  4. Changes in pitch, tempo and dynamics (Theme: Rivers)

Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Sing in tune and in harmony with others, with developing breath control.
  • Explain how a piece of music makes them feel with some use of musical terminology.
  • Perform a vocal ostinato in time.
  • Listen to other members of their group as they perform.
  • Create an ostinato and represent it on paper so that they can remember it.
  • Create and perform a piece with a variety of ostinatos.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: The singing river

  • To sing in two parts using expression and dynamics.
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Lesson 2: The listening river

  • To recognise key elements of music.
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Lesson 3: The repeating river

  • To perform a vocal ostinato.
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Lesson 4: The percussive river

  • To create and perform an ostinato.
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Lesson 5: The performing river

  • To improve and perform a piece of music based around ostinatos.
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  • Recognising the use and
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  • When you sing
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