Learning objective

  • To be able to play the blues scale on a tuned instrument.

Success criteria

  • I can play the blues scale going up.
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Use

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and use it to recap learning from the previous lessons.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could add coloured sticky dots to the notes of the blues scale that need to be played.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should play the blues scale ascending and then straight back down after.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: playing the notes of the blues

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Vocabulary definitions

  • ascending scale

    A scale played from the note of the lowest pitch to the highest.

  • bent note

    A note played with a changing pitch throughout, usually on a guitar or saxophone.

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Laura Barr

Music specialist

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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, and now works…
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