Music

Y4 Music

Key Stage 2

Year 4

Rhythm 2

In this lesson, we will learn about pulse and rhythm. We will learn some new songs and keep a steady pulse. We will then use musical symbols to perform rhythms. To finish there is a quiz to test your knowledge!

Pulse and rhythm

In this lesson, we will begin to clap rhythmic patterns in a call and response pattern. We are going to learn what improvising means and how to create a rhythmic improvisation pattern. We will also revisit our song and make up some body percussion patterns to fit the pulse.

Improvising rhythmic patterns

In this lesson, we will review the term 'improvise' and return to the song 'Step Back Baby' to improvise and create a rhythmic backing. We will learn a new 'call and response' song from Ghana and complete a quiz.

Improvising in a piece of music

In this lesson, we will be looking at Samba music and layering different rhythms over the top of each other. We will learn a new 'call and response' song and carry on improvising in different ways; learning tips and tricks; with songs and pieces of music.

Using call and response in Samba music

In this lesson, we will continue to learn about different call and response sections and learn a new song 'Halima Pakasholo'. We will use instruments to create Samba breaks and improvised sections and we will finish with a quiz.

Improvising in a Samba style

In this lesson, we will recap our learning in the unit. We will finish the song Halima Pakasholo and perform it with improvised responses. We will play a new 'switch game' and finish with a quiz to consolidate your learning from this unit.

Key Stage 2, Music, Rhythm 2

Pulse and rhythm

Improvising rhythmic patterns

Improvising in a piece of music

Using call and response in Samba music

Improvising in a Samba style

Summarising your learning on improvising