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Learning objective

  • To compose loops using rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Success criteria

  • I can compose a four-beat rhythmic loop.
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Ask the children the following questions unprompted:

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

  • Could create their melodic loop using only two of the suggested notes (for example, D and A) to help keep the pattern simple and repeating.
  • Could perform the rhythmic clapping loop while another member of the group plays the melody to focus on keeping the rhythm steady.

Pupils working at greater depth:

  • Should add flair to their performance by including variation, such as changing dynamics or alternating between clapping and playing.
  • Should create a loop using all four suggested notes while keeping the rhythm steady.
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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding can:

  • Create a four-beat loop.
  • Work in a group
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Vocabulary definitions

  • melodic loop

    A short pattern of sounds that repeats continuously with different pitches.

  • practise

    Repeating something to become better.

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