Music

During Term 4 we are learning to make music using instruments that we have made.

We are learning where sounds come from.

The Listening Walk by Paul Showers

What are the sound sources?



We are learning to make musical instruments.

How to make a drum.

How to make a paper plate shaker.

How to make maracas.


We are exploring dynamics.

Sesame Street: Loud and Soft

Sesame Street; Loud and Quiet

Mr Greg: Dynamics






William Tell Overture  by Rossini
(Try responding to the loud and quiet sounds with these children.)


We are exploring beat and rhythm.

Keeping a beat.
Can you keep a beat like these children?

Silly Symphonies - The Clock Store
Can you hear the 'ticking' of the beat throughout the whole piece?

What is rhythm?

Can you copy these rhythms?

Learn the difference between beat and rhythm.


We are exploring tempo.

Sesame Street - Fast and Slow

Mr Greg: Tempo

Respond to the music by walking at the same tempo.

Play your musical instrument to match the tempo of the music.



We are exploring pitch.

The high-low game.

Make the pitch of your voice match the ribbon.


Sesame Street - High, Middle Low

How high and low sounds are made.


Making different pitches using rubber bands.


What makes the different pitches of the glass harp?



We are learning to how instruments can tell a story.

Peter and the Wolf


We are learning to play our musical instruments for enjoyment.

Savalivali means go for a walk


Jingle Bells










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