Taiko drumming
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Why this why now
Pupils continue to enjoy making music in groups and explore extended structures for performance and composition. They develop their understanding of rhythm and its relationship with pulse and are introduced to shuffle feel. They build on prior skills with ensemble performance and create their own piece, with a focus on rhythmic elements, including silence and creative movement, within a style that offers scaffolded structures and rhythmic ideas. Pupils continue to learn about the importance of correct technique in performance. Tasks can use percussion, practice pads or chair drumming.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know the terms for elements of music and have experience of using these terms to discuss music
- Pupils have experience of performing as an ensemble and to a pulse
- Pupils have experience of composing repeated patterns
- Pupils have experience of composing within a structure
- Pupils have experience of composing simple and repeated patterns
- Pupils have explored the elements of music in composition
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils continue to enjoy making music in groups and explore extended structures for performance and composition. They develop their understanding of rhythm and its relationship with pulse and are introduced to shuffle feel. They build on prior skills with ensemble performance and create their own piece, with a focus on rhythmic elements, including silence and creative movement, within a style that offers scaffolded structures and rhythmic ideas. Pupils continue to learn about the importance of correct technique in performance. Tasks can use percussion, practice pads or chair drumming.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know the terms for elements of music and have experience of using these terms to discuss music
- Pupils have experience of performing as an ensemble and to a pulse
- Pupils have experience of composing repeated patterns
- Pupils have experience of composing within a structure
- Pupils have experience of composing simple and repeated patterns
- Pupils have explored the elements of music in composition
Taiko drumming
Pupils are introduced to Taiko drumming, performing as an ensemble, composing in groups and learning about the energy that pulse and rhythm can bring to a performance. They learn the key terminology and technique of Taiko and develop an understanding of the culture connected with the music.
4 lessons in unit
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