Music and movement: feeling the pulse and changing the tempo
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Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can sing with a developing sense of pulse.
- Pupils have rehearsed coming in together guided by a count-in such as ‘ready, steady, off we go’.
- Pupils have experienced feeling the pulse through clapping, marching or other gross motor movements.
- Pupils understand the structure of call and response songs and games.
Threads
Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can sing with a developing sense of pulse.
- Pupils have rehearsed coming in together guided by a count-in such as ‘ready, steady, off we go’.
- Pupils have experienced feeling the pulse through clapping, marching or other gross motor movements.
- Pupils understand the structure of call and response songs and games.
Music and movement: feeling the pulse and changing the tempo
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.
6 lessons in unit
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