Learning objective
- To develop techniques for rehearsing and performing in a group.
Success criteria
- I know the difference between rehearsal and
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Ask:
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could play the bass line (single notes on beat 1) using the Resource: Bass line pattern to follow the sequence independently.
- Could play only the verse and chorus (C, C, F, F repeated) to focus on maintaining timing and confidence, and reduce memory load.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should lead the group during rehearsal by counting the beat and keeping the band in time.
- Should provide constructive suggestions for improvement using rehearsal and performance vocabulary. (e.g. The singers should face the audience, not look down at their lyric sheets so much.)
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Demonstrate rehearsal and performance techniques.
- Provide constructive feedback
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Vocabulary definitions
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rehearse (Y5)
Practise to make improvements.
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techniques (Y5)
The skills to achieve the best outcome.
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In this unit
Assessment – Music: Three-chord pop: Playing in a band
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Lesson 1: Singing pop
Lesson 2: Playing a pop bass line
Lesson 3: Playing pop chords
Lesson 4: Rehearsal and performance techniques
Lesson 5: Pop star performance
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 24th June, 2026
Lesson 5: Pop star performance
Exploring ways to build energy to create a confident, high-energy band performance.
Lesson 3: Playing pop chords
Deepening musical skills by unlocking the power of a chord.
Lesson 2: Playing a pop bass line
Discovering the power of the bass by learning to play the bass line.
Lesson 1: Singing pop
Diving into the world of pop music, exploring the key features while learning to sing...
