A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Music, Year 2, Orchestral Instruments.
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the different families of orchestral instruments and their unique sounds. It introduces key vocabulary such as strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, and conductor, helping the pupils understand how instruments are classified and how they contribute to an orchestra’s overall sound. The pupils will also learn to identify instruments by their timbre and recognise their roles within orchestral performances.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Music, Year 2, Musical Me.
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore self-expression through music and composition. It introduces key vocabulary such as rhythm, pulse, pitch, structure, and notation, helping the pupils understand how musical elements combine to create melodies and songs. The pupils will also learn to compose and perform simple vocal and instrumental pieces, using different dynamics and tempos to enhance expression.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Music, Year 2, Myths and Legends.
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how music is used to tell stories from myths and legends. It introduces key vocabulary such as rhythm, dynamics, pitch, motif, and texture, helping the pupils understand how musical elements create atmosphere and character. The pupils will also learn how composers use repeated themes and instrumentation to represent mythical creatures and legendary events.
Please note: This unit has now been replaced by the Year 2 unit *NEW* Structure (Theme: Myths and legends) and will no longer be updated.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Music, Year 2, Dynamics, Timbre, Tempo and Motifs.
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how different musical elements create expression and mood. It introduces key vocabulary such as dynamics, timbre, tempo, motif, and structure, helping the pupils understand how composers use these elements to shape music. The pupils will also learn how to recognise repeated motifs in compositions and how tempo and dynamic changes affect a piece’s character.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived unit: West African call and response song (Theme: Animals).
This unit introduces pupils to the musical form of call and response, a conversational style where a leader’s phrase is answered by a group. Pupils learn to perform a traditional Ghanaian song, developing their understanding of rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and timbre. They explore how different percussion instruments, such as bongo drums, djembe drums, cabasa, kalimba, and glockenspiel, can represent various animal sounds. Through singing, playing, and composing, pupils enhance their musical skills and cultural awareness.
