KS1 & KS2 music curriculum

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Year 1

Music and movement: feeling the pulse and changing the tempo

6 lessons

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  • Developing our singing voice
  • Playing together in an ensemble

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This unit develops pupil's sense of pulse across a range of different tempi. Pupils internalise phrasing through music and movement games and understand when it is their turn to sing, move or play. They are challenged to notice and respond appropriately to tempo changes.

This unit continues to develop pupils' internal sense of pulse by introducing the concept of tempo and changing tempi. Pupils embed their knowledge and understanding of the call and response structure, using this to respond and play in time. Investing purposeful time to develop an understanding of pulse, beat, and tempo now will support future singing and instrumental ensemble units.

  1. Feeling the pulse in songs and chants
  2. Keeping a steady beat as we move, sing and play
  3. Feeling the pulse in music with a fast or slow tempo
  4. Choosing a fast or slow tempo for songs, chants and games
  5. Responding to tempo changes within a song or piece of music
  6. Using tempo to tell a musical story

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