Music: Key Stage 2
Our KS2 Music scheme delivers full national‑curriculum coverage for Years 3–6, with structured lesson plans and teacher videos to build confidence and consistency in music teaching.
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Units
Pupils explore rhythm, melody, composition and performance through themed units — from rivers and rainforests to baroque and blue . Each unit is supported by clear lesson plans, audio resources and teacher CPD materials to support musical progression across the key stage.
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MusicMountain melodies: Steps and leaps
Exploring pitch through musical mountains, combining steps and leaps to create a unique melody.
(5 lessons)
MusicBallads
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(5 lessons)
MusicReading rhythms: Patterns and layers
Developing an understanding of simple rhythms.
(5 lessons)
MusicCreating compositions in response to an animation (Theme: Mountains)
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(5 lessons)
MusicInspired by India: Musical improvisations
Exploring traditional Indian music and the art of improvisation by using the pentatonic scale and simple musical techniques.
(5 lessons)
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Developing singing technique (Theme: the Vikings)
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(5 lessons)
MusicMusic technology: Introduction to music technology
MusicPentatonic melodies and composition (Theme: Chinese New Year)
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(5 lessons)
MusicReggae rhythms: Playing in a band
Exploring the bass lines, chords and offbeat rhythms of Jamaica, pupils combine these elements to form their own reggae band.
(5 lessons)
MusicJazz
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(5 lessons)
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Baroque meets pop: Building harmony
MusicTraditional instruments and improvisation (Theme: India)
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(5 lessons)
KS2 teacher skills videos
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Music: Staff notation 3 – KS2 – Time signatures
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Staff notation 5 – KS2 – Performance directions
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Music: Staff notation 4 – KS2 – Pitch and clef
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Music: Singing LKS2
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Music: Composing and improvising UKS2
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Music: Staff notation 2 – KS2 – Rhythm and note duration
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Music: Staff notation 1 – KS2 – What is staff notation?
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