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  6. Lesson 4: Harmonise

Learning objective

  • To use knowledge of pitch to develop confidence when singing in parts.

Success criteria

  • I can follow a melody line.
  • I can sing
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National curriculum

Music

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

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Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should be positioned next to a pupil or adult who finds it easier to follow a melody.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could be used as ‘singing champions’ to lead the group, or be placed strategically amongst other children who may not be so strong.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: singing the correct words

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Vocabulary definitions

  • counter-melody

    A melody that complements a main melody.

  • harmony

    A combination of sounds into new musical ideas.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y6: Songs of World War 2

Lesson 1: Singing for victory

Lesson 2: The White Cliffs of Dover

Lesson 3: Pitch up

Lesson 4: Harmonise

Lesson 5: Let’s notate

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Sarah Frecknall

Music specialist

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Sarah Frecknall is a specialist music teacher, currently working in a primary school teaching music from Nursery to Year 6.  Sarah started her teaching career as a Year 3 class teacher, and her music career as a professional jazz singer, before combining the…
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Last update: 6th November, 2025

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