KS1 & KS2 music curriculum

Prior to this unit, pupils have developed their ability to add accompanying layers to songs using a range of tuned and untuned percussion as well as vocal percussion. They have experienced and used syncopated rhythms and created polyrhythms. In this unit, we build on these skills and knowledge by introducing pupils to the term 'syncopation'. By focusing on the offbeats and learning the fundamentals of syncopated rhythm, pupils now develop their capacity for creating and playing more complex rhythm patterns in later units.

1. Introduction to syncopation
2. Playing on the off-beats in songs
3. Playing syncopated rhythms
4. Syncopated rhythms versus even rhythms
5. Composing a syncopated rhythm for body percussion
6. Accompanying songs with syncopated rhythms