KS1 & KS2 music curriculum

In this unit, pupils continue to develop their sense of pulse, ability to match pitches and sing with some control of dynamics when performing age-appropriate songs. Further challenge is added through the introduction of a simple vocal accompaniment, including simple chanted and vocal ostinati. Pupils are introduced to the concept of texture and part-singing without the difficulty of singing complex parts. In later units, pupils will sing with more complex melodic second parts and add multiple layers in their instrumental playing.

1. Developing pulse and moving in time to the music
2. Adding body percussion to a song
3. Building a thicker texture with a chanted ostinato
4. Building a thicker texture with a sung ostinato
5. Developing part singing
6. Performing songs with simple accompaniments