Learning objective
- To learn, perform and combine the key rhythms used in salsa music.
Success criteria
- I can perform a salsa rhythm.
- I
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be able 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
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall: How to use instruments to follow a beat by listening and mimicking. How to sing or perform in time with peers with some accuracy.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could play the cowbell rhythm.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could play the guiro rhythm.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: being able to play the clave
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Vocabulary definitions
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Latin music
Music from or inspired by the music of French, Spanish or Portuguese speaking countries within Central and South America.
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salsa
a style of music based on Afro-Cuban music, funk and disco, which was developed by the Spanish immigrant communities of New York.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 29th May, 2025
