A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 5, Looping and Remixing.
This unit introduces pupils to the genre of Electronic Dance Music (EDM), focusing on the use of loops and remixing techniques. Pupils learn key vocabulary such as loop, remix, backbeat, layers, and structure, and explore how repeating sections—known as loops in dance music, ostinatos in classical music, and riffs in jazz—are used to build musical pieces. Through composing and performing activities, pupils create their own remixes by layering rhythms and melodies, enhancing their understanding of musical texture and structure.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, KS2 Instrumental Lessons: North America.
This resource supports pupils as they explore the minimalist music movement, focusing on composers such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass. It introduces vocabulary and concepts including melody, harmony, ostinato, layered textures, interlocking phrases, electronic dance music (EDM), and synthesiser. Pupils learn about the characteristics of minimalist music, such as repetition, simple harmony, and layered textures. The unit also examines the influence of minimalist music on genres like EDM. Through performing and composing activities, pupils develop their understanding of musical structures and textures.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, KS2 Instrumental Lessons: India.
This resource supports pupils as they explore the vibrant world of Bollywood music and its cultural significance. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as Bollywood, playback singers, harmony, and performance directions, helping pupils understand the elements that contribute to Indian film music. The unit also familiarizes pupils with traditional Indian instruments enhancing their appreciation of India’s musical heritage. By engaging with these elements, pupils develop their performance skills and cultural understanding.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Music, KS2 Whole-class instrumental South America lesson.
This resource supports pupils as they explore the rich musical traditions of Latin America through instrumental performance. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as salsa, samba, tango, reggaeton, and percussion instruments like bongos, claves, and guiros, helping pupils understand the cultural and rhythmic elements that define Latin American music. The unit also familiarizes pupils with musical notation. By engaging with these elements, pupils develop their performance skills and cultural appreciation.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music KS2: Instrumental: Caribbean.
This resource is designed to support the children as they explore Caribbean music through instrumental lessons. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including calypso, kaiso, syncopation, harmony and the use of steel pans. The resource introduces musical elements such as rhythm, time signatures and note values, and explains the cultural origins of Caribbean music, particularly its storytelling roots and connections to West African traditions. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an appreciation of global musical styles through hands-on performance and listening activities.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit KS2 Instrumental Lessons, South Africa.
This resource supports pupils as they explore the rich musical traditions of South Africa through instrumental performance. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as bar line, time signature, dynamics, harmony, and ostinato, helping pupils understand the structure and expressive elements of music. The unit also familiarizes pupils with South African music styles, including Afropop, South African jazz, gumboot dance, and Zulu folk music. By engaging with tuned percussion instruments such as metallophones, marimbas, glockenspiels, xylophones, and bar chimes, pupils develop their performance skills and cultural appreciation.
This maps Kapow Primary’s RSE and PSHE lessons plans to the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study and its core themes: Health and wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the wider world.
This presentation introduces you to our Music curriculum, highlighting features such as CPD support, videos to support notation, and our KS2 instrumental scheme. Our staff presentation has two main goals:
New to Music?
If your school is new to our Music curriculum, this presentation is the perfect introduction. It provides an ideal starting point for staff to explore.
Interested in Joining?
This presentation is your starting point for those eager to dive into Music with Kapow Primary. It’s a valuable tool to create awareness about what Kapow Primary can offer your school. After the presentation, we recommend starting a 14-day school free trial. This allows your colleagues to immerse themselves in the scheme and experience its full potential.
