a combination of notes to make a memorable tune

a musical part that supports the main melody

the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing

playing two or more conflicting rhythms at the same time

Four White Horses 100bpm - audio

British English CC

Four White Horses 140bpm - audio

Four White Horses 100bpm

White Horses 140bpm

To Stop the Train 2 Part round - audio

To Stop the Train Drum

To Stop the Train 2 Part round - video

To Stop the Train 4 Part round - video

To Stop the Train 4 Part round - audio

Full song performance with shaker and vocal support

Ning Wendete - no vocal support

Ning Wendete - remind yourself of the djembe Rhythm 

Ning Wendete - remind yourself of the shaker rhythm 

Ning Wendete -remind yourself of the clave rhythm

Ning Wendete clave and djembe performance - with vocal support

Senwa Dedende 

Bananas

Bate Bate Chocolate

Creating polyrhythms

Music

Syncopation in songs

Syncopated rhythms

Introducing polyrhythm

Layering rhythms

Polyrhythmic accompaniments

This unit explores different rhythm patterns from around the world. Through body percussion pupils play contrasting styles of rhythms and transfer these onto untuned percussion.  They play one rhythm against another, building up layers of sound whilst  maintaining a secure sense of pulse.

Sing, play, perform: accompanying songs with polyrhythms

When we combine on and offbeat rhythmic patterns and layer these on top of each other, we create a {{}}.

When we are considering balance of sound, which musical element are we thinking about?

True or false? This is a syncopated rhythm.

the regular, steady heartbeat of the music

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

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

Match the musical element to its definition.

A {{}} is a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times.

An {{}} is a repeating musical pattern which can be rhythmic or melodic.

to notate the music that will be performed by an ensemble

to compose the music that will be performed by an ensemble

to direct the ensemble in timing and how to perform musically together

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

Creating polyrhythms

Lesson outcome

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