Lesson 2: The listening river

Listening and analysing music based on the journey of a river, reflecting on changes to dynamics, texture and tempo within the piece.

Before the lesson

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Learning objectives

  • To recognise key elements of music

 

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: could hve access to the audio line they need to answer the questions, to replay it as often as needed. Could focus on dynamics and tempo initially before moving on to the other areas of the music.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: could be encouraged to focus on giving more detailed answers when describing texture and instruments/timbre, perhaps giving specific examples.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

Created by:
Laura Barr,  
Music specialist
In her 14 year teaching career, Laura assumed the role of Music Lead, and was Head of Music in a large secondary school. Laura has a passion for working with children with a disadvantaged background, either through deprivation or disability,…
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