Lesson 3: Samba rhythms

Using untuned percussion instruments, children play a variety of rhythms in groups while keeping in time with the pulse

Before the lesson

Learning objectives

  • To play syncopated rhythms as part of a group

National curriculum

  • Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
  • Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions of music

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Give these pupils the shakers to play as they don’t specifically need to hold the rhythm or have them focus on the ‘Chewy Toffee’ rhythm.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should play the more challenging rhythm ‘Jumping Around’ and stick to the pulse, helping to guide other pupils so that they all stay in time.

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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