Musical structure: Ireland
I can apply pulse, rhythm and musical structure to my work.
Musical structure: Ireland
I can apply pulse, rhythm and musical structure to my work.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: matching the pulse, rhythm and musical structure with our actions requires effective musicality.
- Move: moving in time with a pulse or rhythm enables us to remain in time with each other throughout the dance.
- Think: deciding which actions we place with the different sections of music results in effective musicality.
- Feel: maintaining accurate timings during a performance requires resilience.
- Connect: moving in time with the pulse and rhythm requires working together and cooperating effectively.
Keywords
Pulse - the steady, continuous beat that runs through music
Rhythm - a pattern of sounds or actions
Musical structure - the order in which the different sections are arranged
Common misconception
Pupils think that pulse and rhythm are the same thing.
Explain that pulse is the steady, consistent beat that runs through the music and rhythm is the pattern of sounds.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Musical structure: Ireland, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Musical structure: Ireland, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Suggested music
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
