Daily Archives: September 7, 2016

B2 Rap and Rhyme unit

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In music this term we have been using the rap “Mr Noah Rap” as a basis for our learning. Through this unit the students have learnt that rap is spoken, different rhythms, performance skills, composition skills and how to choose the best instrument for the part.

To begin we listened to the rap and discussed the story. Students then worked in groups to work out the rhythms used for each animal. After this students created movements to a given animal rhythm.

We then discussed which instruments were best to play long sounds and which were best to play short sounds. In groups students then chose which instrument was best for their given animal rhythm.

After this we listened to the “Space Shuttle Rap” and students worked in groups to create their own verse for the song, chose instruments, rehearsed and performed as a class.

Students then individually wrote their own verse and chose their instrument. They joined with 4 students and rehearsed their verses together to create their own space shuttle rap. Each group then performed for the class.

 

B3 Rap and Rhyme unit

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In music this term we have been using the rap “Mr Noah Rap” as a basis for our learning. Through this unit the students have learnt that rap is spoken, different rhythms, performance skills, composition skills and how to choose the best instrument for the part.

To begin we listened to the rap and discussed the story. Students then worked in groups to work out the rhythms used for each animal. After this students created movements to a given animal rhythm. We then discussed which instruments were best to play long sounds and which were best to play short sounds. In groups students then chose which instrument was best for their given animal rhythm.

After this we listened to the “Space Shuttle Rap” and students worked in groups to create their own verse for the song, chose instruments, rehearsed and performed as a class.

Students then individually wrote their own verse and chose their instrument. They joined with 4 students and rehearsed their verses together to create their own space shuttle rap. Each group then performed for the class.

D2 What’s that sound?

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We have been learning about dynamics in music. Through  movement, singing and playing instruments students have been exploring the difference between loud and soft.

We listened to the song “What’s that sound?” and in groups chose instruments to represent 1 of the sounds in the song.

K5 Rap and rhyme unit

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In music this term we have been using the rap “Mr Noah Rap” as a basis for our learning. Through this unit the students have learnt that rap is spoken, different rhythms, performance skills, composition skills and how to choose the best instrument for the part.

To begin we listened to the rap and discussed the story. Students then worked in groups to work out the rhythms used for each animal. After this students created movements to a given animal rhythm. We then discussed which instruments were best to play long sounds and which were best to play short sounds. In groups students then chose which instrument was best for their given animal rhythm.

After this we listened to the “Space Shuttle Rap” and students worked in groups to create their own verse for the song, chose instruments, rehearsed and performed as a class.

Next students will work individually to create their own verse.

 

Term 3

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In music this term we are using iPads to learn about tone colour. Tone colour is the aspects of sound that allow the listener to identify and distinguish one sound source from another. Students will work in groups with one chosen object or instrument. They will create 12 different sounds with their 1 object and record on the iPad using the app MadPad HD. Students will then using their 12 sounds to create a piece of music which they will perform to the class.

Term 3

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In music this term we are continuing with Black Belt Recorder. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace and can test for a belt when they feel ready. All songs will be taught in music lessons with ongoing practice at home. Students will also be creating their own piece of music for recorder and will continue to practice their rhythm and pitch reading.

Term 3

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In music this term we are using the child friendly rap “Please Mr Noah” to learn about rhythms, composition and performance technique.  We will listen to the rap, work out the rhythms for each animal featured, and perform the piece using movement and instruments. Students will then create a section for their own “Space Shuttle rap” and perform in groups to the class.

Term 3

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In music this term we are learning about the piece of music Peter and Wolf. Peter and the Wolf is a composition written by Sergei Prokofiev . It is a children’s story (with both music and text by Prokofiev), spoken by a narrator accompanied by the orchestra. Through the story we will learn about the instruments of the orchestra and how they are used to represent different characters

Year 1 – Term 3

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In music this term we are learning about pitch and melody. Through movement, singing and playing xylophones we will learn to

  • Recognise high and low sounds
  • Experience getting higher and getting lower
  • Create and perform pitch maps
  • Create different ways of making ascending and descending patterns
  • How melodies move in different ways
  • Play the xylophone using the correct technique