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Learning objective
- To compose and perform vocal loops confidently in a group.
Success criteria
- I can compose a simple melodic loop.
- I can
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Musical match. Read each definition. Ask the children to decide whether it describes a melodic loop or a rhythmic loop. Drag each definition to the correct side. Play each audio clip and ask the children to decide which type of loop it is.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could play their melodic loop on a glockenspiel or other pitched instrument first to internalise the pitch pattern before adding singing.
- Could compose a melodic loop using just two notes to focus on timing and repetition while reducing the number of pitch choices.
- Could practise their spoken phrase as a rhythmic chant with clapping to secure the steady beat before adding melody.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should perform their vocal loop confidently without instrument support while maintaining pitch and steady timing.
- Should support their group by acting as the beat-keeper during rehearsal and performance.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Sing their composed loops.
- Maintain focus while performing in
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Vocabulary definitions
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compose
Create your own music.
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melodic loop
A short pattern of sounds that repeats continuously with different pitches.
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