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Lesson 3: Samba rhythms

Using untuned percussion instruments to play a variety of rhythms while keeping in time with the pulse.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Explain the answer. Working in pairs, ask the children to discuss why syncopated rhythms might 'surprise your ears'.

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In this unit

Assessment – Music Y4: Samba and carnival sounds and instrumentsLesson 1: Introduction to sambaLesson 2: Pulse and rhythm
Lesson 3: Samba rhythms
Lesson 4: Composing a breakLesson 5: Samba performance
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026

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