a song that originates from a particular country, culture or people that is usually passed down orally

the regular, steady heartbeat of the music

the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock

Se Se Se

British English CC

Double This, Double That

Hot Potato

Sagidi Sagidi Sapopo

Obwisana 

Obwisana  -trickier version

Warm ups

A Sailor Went to Sea 

Tideo circle game

Hi Lo Chickalo

Songs that bring people together

Music

Singing together to build a community

Singing together bonds us together

Singing together to celebrate

Singing together as a school community

Performing together as a school community

Pupils learn that singing often draws communities together to tell stories, comment on history, share happy or sad times and to worship. Through rehearsing and performing a range of songs, pupils explore how different songs capture different emotions.

Singing together: how songs are used in communities

Playground singing games are __________ songs that are often inspired by folk songs.

Playground singing games are often shared __________ by friends teaching one another in the playground.

A group of people making music together is called ...

To play singing games successfully, we need to have a good sense of {{}} to help our ensemble.

Hi Lo Chickalo and Double This That are examples of ...

the playing or showing of the steady pulse like the ticking of a clock

how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung

Match these musical elements to their definitions.

A {{}} is a group of people that are connected because they have things or places in common.

A quartet is an ensemble made up of __________ musicians.

Starter Quiz

Hi Lo Chickalo and Double This That are examples of ...