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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Play a bass line following a given pattern.
- Play a simple chord sequence in time to a backing track.
- Sing while demonstrating good singing technique.
- Demonstrate rehearsal and performance techniques.
- Perform in time to a backing track.
- Create or reduce energy within a performance.
Suggested prior learning
Inspired by India: Musical improvisations
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Teacher video: Three-chord pop: Playing in a band unit overview
Lessons
Lesson 1: Singing pop
Lesson 2: Playing a pop bass line
Lesson 3: Playing pop chords
Lesson 4: Rehearsal and performance techniques
Lesson 5: Pop star performance
Key skills
Listening and evaluating
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Key knowledge
Listening and evaluating
To know:
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Key vocabulary
bass line
chord
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Full equipment list for the subject
Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Tuned percussion instruments ×15
- Video recording devices
The equipment below is optional
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Keyboards, other tuned instruments (e.g. guitar, ukulele)
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Music Y5: Three-chord pop: Playing in a band
Aimed at pupils, one page giving key facts and definitions from the unit 'Three chord pop: Playing in a band'.
Vocabulary display – Music Y5: Three-chord pop: Playing in a band
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Three-chord pop: Playing in a band'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
British values: Mutual respect.
