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Introducing programme music

I can create a short piece of programme music as an ensemble and know that programme music aims to represent something non-musical, such as telling a story.

How music can paint pictures

I can compose a piece of music with appropriate use of the elements of music to represent a chosen stimulus.

Israeli folk music

I can explain the cultural and historic context of Israeli folk music and its key musical features.

The golden ratio and music

I can structure a short musical piece by including the climatic point at the golden ratio.

Compose and create: cosmic programme music

Melody in Greek folk music

I can identify the typical features of melody in Greek folk music and perform them in Thalassaki Mou.

Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music

Understanding Greek folk music

I can identify key instruments in Greek folk music and perform the basic 7/8 rhythms of ‘Thalassaki Mou’.

Composing programme music with a 'golden brick'

I can use a small musical idea, called a golden brick, to inspire and structure a short piece of programme music.

The instruments and rhythms of Palestinian folk music

I can identify some key instruments and understand some key rhythms in Palestinian folk music.

Christian words and music

I can explain how Christians might use music in their worship.

Using tempo to tell a musical story

I can use tempo changes to tell a musical story.