Refreshed scheme (2026)

Reading rhythms: Patterns and layers

Developing an understanding of simple rhythms.

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Important

This unit has been updated to reflect Kapow Primary’s revised Music progression.

 

Note: If curriculum time is limited, this unit may be replaced with Music, Instrumental lessons, Unit 1: South Africa. See Music: Instrumental scheme for more information.

Teacher video: Reading rhythms: Patterns and layers unit overview

An overview of the Year 3 Reading rhythms: Patterns and layers unit.

Lessons

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Lesson 1: Keeping a beat

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Lesson 2: Crotchets, paired quavers and rests

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Lesson 3: Playing minims

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Lesson 4: Writing rhythms

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Lesson 5: Performing rhythms

Key skills

Creating sound

  • Using correct technique
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Key knowledge

Notation

To know that:

  • the shape
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Key vocabulary

beat (Y2)

crotchet (Y3)

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Knowledge organiser – Music Y3: Reading rhythms: Patterns and layers

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Vocabulary display – Music Y3: Reading rhythms: Patterns and layers

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