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Year 3

Compose and Create: notating and performing using rhythm grids

6 lessons

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  • Creating, composing and improvising
  • Notating and sharing music
  • Playing together in an ensemble
  • Practising and preparing for a performance

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This unit explores composing rhythmic patterns through the use of rhythm grids. Pupils are inspired by exciting percussive performances and work in groups to create and perform their own challenging rhythmic patterns.

This unit continues our exploration of different types of notation, moving from the use of images and manipulatives through graphic scores, the introduction of pitch on the musical stave, and now rhythm grids to represent percussive rhythms. In this composition unit, pupils will build on their ability to play rhythmic ostinati and be part of an ensemble. Rehearsing in groups will improve their ability to keep in time with each other. Practising and playing in this way will develop their musical skills in preparation for their next Playing Together unit.

  1. Rhythm grids as a form of notation
  2. Composing and notating using rhythm grids
  3. Beat and rhythm as the subdivision of the beat
  4. Stick notation and rhythm grids
  5. Different ways of notating on rhythm grids
  6. Rehearsing a rhythmic ensemble performance

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