a musical part that supports the main melody or chant

a musical structure that has two sections, usually labeled A and B, that are often repeated (as AABB)

the speed of the music - how fast or slow the music is played

Egan's Polka Folk Version

Egan's Polka Section A full arrangement - New Audio 7

British English CC

Lloyd reflects on practising with patience

Egan's Polka Section B full arrangement - New Audio 8

Egan's Polka Full arrangement with Vocal Solfege & Xylophone (low FA)

Egan's Polka Full arrangement - New Audio 9 follow notation and task B

Egan's Polka Full arrangement with Vocal  Solfege Harmony (low FA)

Siobhan reflects on practsing on her own

Do as I do 

Bungalow

Warm ups

Practising a melodic accompaniment

Music

Practising effectively

Practising a rhythmic accompaniment

Playing together as an ensemble

Rehearsing as an ensemble

Performing and reflecting on the rehearsal journey

In this unit, we explore effective ensemble rehearsal. Professional ensembles share their secrets for success when practising alone, in small groups and as a wider ensemble. Effective rehearsal strategies are then explicitly taught to the pupils and developed in our ensemble piece.

Playing together: effective rehearsing as part of an ensemble

A musical structure that has two sections, usually labeled A and B, that are often repeated (as AABB) is called ...

True or false? When practising in an ensemble we need to practise at our own speed so we can play our part accurately.

True or false? A useful practice strategy is to explore different ways to learn.

Understanding the {{}} of the music can help us to practise the piece in sections.

a description of the sound or tone of an instrument

the combination of different layers of sounds

the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing

a repeating musical pattern which can be rhythmic or melodic

phrasing of a musical thought, like a sentence in a story

An instrumental part that supports a main melody is called ...

A combination of notes that make a memorable tune is called a {{}}.

Practising a melodic accompaniment

Lesson outcome