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Units where prior knowledge

Mixed-age four-year cycle

 

Year 3/4/5/6 long-term plan

Cycle A

Cycle B

Cycle C

Cycle D

Autumn 1

 Mountain melodies: Steps and leaps Reading rhythms: Patterns and layers* Reggae rhythms: Playing in a band Baroque meets pop: Building harmony

Autumn 2

 Inspired by India: Musical improvisations  Music technology: Introduction to music technology 12-bar blues: Playing in a band Musical motifs: Reading the stave

Spring 1

 Singing in parts: Loops and layers Music technology: Loops Sounds of China: Scales and structure Minimalist melodies

Spring 2

 Three-chord pop: Playing in a band West African rhythms: Create, play and perform* Music in nature: Chords and melodies Music technology: Games

Summer 1

 Samba sounds: Rhythm and groove Songs that speak: Lyrics and messages Stage and song: Storytelling through music Bhangra beats: Rhythm and movement

Summer 2

 Four-chord pop: Playing in a band Theme and variations: Developing melodies Film music Music technology: Electronic dance music

*If you would like to include a term of instrumental teaching using Kapow Primary’s instrumental scheme, we recommend replacing the starred units with the South Africa and Caribbean instrumental units.

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