Performing a simple melody as part of a call and response song
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform my composed melody as part of a call and response song.
Key learning points
- When we perform we are sharing our musical work with others.
- Rehearsing helps us to feel prepared for a performance.
- Understanding the structure of music helps us know when to sing and play.
- It is important to keep a steady pulse as we sing and play.
- Performing gives us an opportunity to share and celebrate our learning with others.
Keywords
Perform - presenting our work in front of others
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Pitched percussion - an instrument that can play musical notes of one or more pitch when we strike it
Rehearse - practising a piece of music to prepare for a performance
Structure - the way the music is organised
Common misconception
Rehearsing isn't important. We can just do it if we have time.
Rehearsing helps us to practise and prepare, so our performance can be successful.
Teacher tip
Allow time for pupils to reflect on their rehearsal run-through of the piece. Explain it is just a rehearsal and that it's ok if things go wrong. Then allow time for each group to work on neatening their work in readiness for a performance.
Equipment
Pitched percussion , ideally where so and mi can be easily separated e.g. percussion tubes, glockenspiels with removable bars, chime bars or chime bells.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The __________ is the regular, steady heartbeat of the music.
Q2.True or false. Call and response is the same as an echo.
Q3.Rhythm is ...
Q4.Match the rhythm to the Takadimi syllables.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When we perform we are ...
Q2. helps us to prepare for a performance.
Q3.A __________ is a combination of notes that are put together to make a memorable tune.
Q4.Match the musical element to its definition.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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