Dynamics, pitch and texture (Theme: Coast)

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Engage in discussion about the sounds of an orchestral piece.
  • Have a selection of varied vocabulary in response to what they hear.
  • Change dynamics and pitch, differentiating between the two.
  • Take the role of conductor or follow a conductor.
  • Change texture within their group improvisation and talk about its effect.
  • Create a graphic score to represent sounds.
  • Follow the conductor to show changes in pitch, dynamics and texture.

Suggested prior learning

Musical theatre

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Exploring Fingal’s Cave

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Lesson 2: Making waves: Pitch and dynamics

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Lesson 3: Making waves: Texture

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Lesson 4: Group compositions

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Lesson 5: We are waves

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Key skills

  • Discussing musical eras in
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Key knowledge

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Key vocabulary

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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected

  • Tuned percussion instruments ×15
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Knowledge organiser – Music Y6: Dynamics, pitch and texture (Theme: Coast)

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Unit vocabulary – Music Y6: Dynamics, pitch and texture (Theme: Coast)

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Cross-curricular opportunities

English: Spoken language; Writing – Composition.

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Songs of World War 2

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