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Art and design Computing Design and technology French Geography History Music Physical education Spanish Religion and worldviews RSE & PSHE Science Wellbeing

Lesson 1: Introduction to samba

Identifying the features of samba music, including where it originates from, the main instruments used and its dynamics.

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Learning objective

To recognise and identify the main features of samba music.

Success criteria

I can describe what samba music is and

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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

Listen

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check the children can recall that: ‘Rhythm’ means a pattern of long and short notes. ‘Pulse’ is the regular beat through a piece of music. ‘Syncopation’ means a rhythm that is played off the natural beat.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Should use the Knowledge organiser to support with musical vocabulary when describing samba; could, in the ordering activity, identify only the first three instruments.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should use appropriate musical vocabulary to describe samba music; could discuss how each instrument used in samba music contributes to the overall sound; could consider why people worldwide (not just in South America) enjoy listening and dancing to samba; could consider how and why samba music makes people feel.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining what samba music is; identifying

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Vocabulary definitions

Brazil

A large country in South America, known for its Amazon rainforest, vibrant culture and rich history.
carnival

A large festival involving street parties, parades, costumes, music and dance.

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In this unit

Assessment: Music Y4: Samba and carnival sounds and instruments

Lesson 1: Introduction to samba

Lesson 2: Pulse and rhythm

Lesson 3: Samba rhythms

Lesson 4: Composing a break

Lesson 5: Samba performance

Originally created by:

Laura Barr

Music specialist

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, and now works…

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