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Mixed-age three-year cycle

 

Year 4/5/6 long-term plan

Cycle A

Cycle B

Cycle C

Autumn 1

 Singing in parts: Loops and layers Sounds of China: Scales and structure
Coming soon!		 12-bar blues: Playing in a band
Coming soon!

Autumn 2

 Musical motifs: Reading the stave Music technology: Loops
Coming soon!		 Minimalist melodies: Developing patterns
Coming soon!

Spring 1

 Three-chord pop: Playing in a band
Coming soon!		 Samba sounds: Rhythm and groove
Coming soon!		 Music in nature: Chords and melodies

Spring 2

 Four-chord pop: Playing in a band
Coming soon!		 Stage and song: Storytelling through music
Coming soon!		 Music technology: Games
Coming soon!

Summer 1

 Bhangra beats: Rhythm and movement
Coming soon!		 Theme and variations: Developing melodies
Coming soon!		 West African rhythms: Create, play and perform
Coming soon!

Summer 2

 Film music Songs that speak: Lyrics and messages
Coming soon!		 Music technology: Electronic dance music
Coming soon!
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