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Learning objective

  • To create and perform music inspired by the Northern Lights using melody, chords and a drone.

Success criteria

  • I can create a melody that reflects the
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Appreciate
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Show the Presentation: Speak like an expert. Play each audio. Ask the children to talk with a partner about what they can hear. Encourage use of musical vocabulary.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

  • Could create a simple melody using two or three notes by focusing on changing pitch rather than selecting from the full range.
  • Could play the drone instead of chords.

Pupils working at greater depth:

  • Should use changes in dynamics to reflect the movement and mood of the Northern Lights and the backing track.
  • Should develop their melody by using changes in pitch and repetition to create a clear musical shape.
  • Could experiment with combining melody, chords and drone in different ways.
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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding can:

  • Create a melody that reflects the atmosphere of
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Vocabulary definitions

  • chord

    Two or more notes played together.

  • drone

    A really long note, usually low-pitched.

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