Lesson 2: Mixing loops

Children create their own music mixes using different loops of music, including beats, effects, melodies and voices.

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Learning objective

  • To explore how sound can be layered using loops

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions of music
  • Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory

Success criteria

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Should be paired with a more confident child. Could adjust their setting to one or two in the ‘Range’ section, to keep their loop simple.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be challenged to consider the extra things to think about from the Main event. Could be paired up with another group to create an overall piece that works when both loops are played together.

Wrapping up

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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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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