Lesson 3: Learning the original

In preparation for creating their own mix, children learn the original melody of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'.

Learning objective

  • To be able to play a melody line accurately and fluently

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
  • Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
  • Use and understand staff and other musical notations
  • Appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and recorded music drawn from different traditions and from great composers and musicians

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Encourage them to play the tune much more slowly. You could also colour code the notes and keys on their instrument using stickers.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should aim to play the melody without the notation in front of them. This is good practice to see if they can hear when they have gone wrong and try to correct it by ear.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress 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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