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Learning objective

  • To keep the pulse using untuned instruments.

Success criteria

  • I can play my part in a class
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Use
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Cross-curricular links

English

Reading – comprehension

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Arrange the children in pairs and display the Presentation: Gimme five! Give the children some time to discuss.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should focus on phrases with words with one syllable.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should think of more complex phrases with words containing three or more syllables – saying them in their head whilst they play.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: playing/chanting along with the elements with

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Vocabulary definitions

  • pulse

    The heartbeat of the music. Sometimes called the 'beat'.

  • rhythm

    A pattern of long and short sounds.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y1: Timbre and rhythmic patterns

Lesson 1: Timbre and rhythmic patterns: Character voices

Lesson 2: Timbre and rhythmic pattern: Starting with instruments

Lesson 3: Timbre and rhythmic patterns: Rhythms

Lesson 4: Timbre and rhythmic patterns: Responding to music

Lesson 5: Timbre and rhythmic patterns: Keeping the pulse

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Last update: 15th January, 2026

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