a repeating musical pattern which can by rhythmic or melodic

vertical lines on a stave that show how the music is organised into groups of strong and weak beats

a system of naming pitches so we can recognise patterns by ear, e.g. so, mi, do

horizontal lines on which musical notes can be placed

Oliver Cromwell - AUDIO

British English CC

Oliver Cromwell - ALL TOGETHER

Oliver Cromwell - OSTINATO

Oliver Cromwell - LEARN THE SONG

Did You Ever? - AUDIO

Did You Ever? - BEAT

Did You Ever? - OSTINATO

Alabama Gal - SONG ONLY

Double Double - FINGER STAVE

Alabama Gal - OSTINATO ONLY

Alabama Gal - OSTINATO and SONG

Alabama Gal - MISKTAKE

Double Double - HAND SIGNS

Salibonani - Warm Up Game

Alabama Gal - Warm Up Game

Alabama Gal - AUDIO

Salibonani - AUDIO

Perform a melodic ostinato

Music

Preparing for part work: staying in time and following melodic shape

Preparing for part work: practising songs in rhythm names and solfège

Partner songs and rounds

Rhythmic ostinato and practising rounds

Harmony writing and singing in 2 or 3 parts

This unit celebrates the many ways of singing in harmony, utilising rounds, partner songs, melodic and rhythmic ostinato and counter melody to create layers of sound. Through short examples, pupils discover how pitches can be combined to make pleasing harmonies.

Singing for performance: discovering different ways to sing in harmony

Which words in 'Oliver Cromwell' were repeated to create an ostinato?

Which pitch pattern below shows : so - so - mi - mi ?

Choose the correct solfège for this pattern:

Tapping the beat with your feet can help you stay in time.

Covering your ears means you can concentrate on your part.

Which of these is bad advice for singing in parts?

Which rhythm below has been drawn incorrectly?

Which hand sign patterns shows: so - mi - do - so ?

different groups sing the same song, but start at different times

two songs that fit together when sung at the same time

a repeating musical pattern that can be rhythmic or melodic

a way of visually representing and recording music

a combination of notes to make a memorable tune

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

Perform a melodic ostinato

Lesson outcome

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