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Lesson 4: Jazz motifs

Writing jazz motifs, using a swung rhythm.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Arrange the class into pairs.

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In this unit

Assessment – Music Y3: JazzLesson 1: RagtimeLesson 2: Traditional jazzLesson 3: Scat singing
Lesson 4: Jazz motifs
Lesson 5: Swung rhythms
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026

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