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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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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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

  • loop

    A section of music that is repeated many times, called 'ostinato' in classical music and 'riff' in jazz.

  • remix

    A piece of music that has been altered or changed.

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