a pentatonic scale consisting of the notes G, A, B, D and E

a short section of a melody, normally lasting 1, 2 or 4 bars

structure in music is how the different phrases or sections of music are organised; ABAC is three different sections of music (A B and C), with the first section (A) repeated after the B section

scottish folk melody

British English CC

G major pentatonic scale

ascending melody examples

descending melody examples

mixed melody examples

creating an A phrase 

creating a B phrase

creating a C phrase 

joining the phrases to create an ABAC structure

check option 1

check option 2

check option 3

task A feedback melody

Which example is more effective? Example 1

Which example is more effective? Example 2

melody not adjusted

melody adjusted

Composing a pentatonic melody

Music

Characteristics of folk songs

Modes and sea shanties

Singing sea shanties

Folk dance and the minor scale

Playing a folk melody in two parts

This unit explores folk music from around the world, with detailed looks at sea shanties and Russian folk dance. Pupils are exposed to a diverse array of folk music, exploring characteristics that are typical of folk traditions, composing simple melodies and performing using keyboards and vocals.

Folk songs from around the world

Which two features make folk songs easier to learn and memorise?

Why is it important for folk music to be easy to learn and memorise?

A melody normally consists of short sections called what?

Which of these is NOT a common length for a phrase?

How is a pentatonic scale different from a major scale?

Which of these shows an balanced phrase structure?

Folk songs typically have a __________ range.

Which two are common features of folk melodies?

How many notes are in a pentatonic scale?

Which notes are missing from the G major pentatonic scale? G A E

A semiquaver (sixteenth note) is worth how many beats?

A __________ is a short section of a melody, normally 1, 2 or 4 bars long.

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

Composing a pentatonic melody

Lesson outcome

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