This Music video introduces teachers to lesson three of the Caribbean unit, where pupils explore the instrumental aspects of calypso music. The lesson begins with listening examples of steel pans and discussion of their role, before pupils learn differentiated tuned percussion parts of the song. Part two provides a simpler stepwise option, part one introduces quicker movements, and the bass line offers greater challenge with faster rhythms and wider leaps. Teachers are guided to group pupils by ability, ensuring everyone has an appropriate level of technical challenge.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Music scheme – notes. It demonstrates how to build the calypso song gradually, starting with part two and progressing to more complex parts. Teachers are encouraged to rehearse in stages, adding one part at a time before combining the full class with the guide track. The focus is on developing technical skills while experiencing authentic calypso style through layered instrumental textures.

Music, KS2 Whole-class instrumental lessons, Instrumental lessons, Unit 2: Caribbean (Instrumental lessons), Lesson 3: Instrumental calypso