Learning objective
- To understand the concept of harmony.
Success criteria
- I can explain what harmony means.
- I can play
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out the whiteboards and pens and display the Presentation: Anagrams. Give the children some time to solve the anagrams on their own or working with their partner.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could work with a more confident partner during the paired activity and then practise the lead part learnt in Lesson 3 rather than practising a new part; could play Tuned percussion part 2 if they want to play something new.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should learn Tuned percussion part 1 as it contains a greater level of challenge; could play the lead part on their own instrument.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing harmony in simple terms and
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Vocabulary definitions
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harmony
Musical ideas created by combining different melodies and pitches.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 19th February, 2026
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