Learning objective
- To explore how sound can be layered using loops.
Success criteria
- I can create loops of music.
- I can build
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Improvise
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Cross-curricular links
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Odd one out and play the audio clips. Ask the children which one doesn’t belong among the others.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could adjust their setting to one or two in the ‘Range’ section to keep their loop simple.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should involve the extra challenges from the Main event; could be paired up with another group to create an overall piece that works when both loops are played together.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: creating loops to make music with
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Vocabulary definitions
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loop
A section of music that is repeated many times, called 'ostinato' in classical music and 'riff' in jazz.
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remix
A piece of music that has been altered or changed.
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