Revisit this original theme, playing it on a glockenspiel

British English CC

National Children's Orchestra talk about working together 

Theme and Variations song

1, 2, 3, 4.

1, 2, 3, 4 challenge

Practising and performing composed variations on a theme

Music

Theme and variation as a musical structure

Learning a musical theme

Composing a rhythmic variation to a theme

Composing a melodic variation to a theme

Composing a further variation to a theme

In this unit, pupils will compose short variations on a given simple theme using glockenspiels or online keyboards on tablets or laptops. Exploring examples of theme and variations such as 'The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' will create an understanding of how this structure is formed.

Compose and Create: creating melodic variations based on a theme

When you practise as an ensemble to prepare for a performance, you are taking part in a {{}}.

improves ensemble skills by playing as a group

Match each preparation step to its purpose.

A composition that uses a theme and {{}} structure has a main melody that changes each time it repeats.

it helps the group to listen to each other and play together

Why is an ensemble rehearsal important before a performance?

What does the word ensemble mean in music?

to practise in order to prepare for performance

playing the entire piece quickly without stopping

working on a tricky section slowly and carefully

Which of these is a good example of a practice technique?

When we play together, we all need to play at the same {{}}.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Practising and performing composed variations on a theme

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.