Experiences and Outcomes:
I can sing and play music from a range of styles and cultures, showing skill and using performance directions and/or musical notation. EXA 2-16a
I can use my voice, musical instruments and music technology to experiment with sounds, pitch, melody, rhythm, timbre and dynamics. EXA 2-17a
Inspired by a range of stimuli and working on my own and/or with others, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through musical activities. EXA 2-18a
I have listened to a range of music and can respond by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work. EXA 2-19a
I have experienced the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for audiences and being part of an audience for other people’s presentations/performances. EXA 2-01a
Skills:
- Use digital technology to record sound (video and/or sound).
- Explore rhythm by copying, creating and layering patterns of sound.
- Use instruments to produce higher/lower pitches and control changes in tempo and dynamics with increased accuracy.
- Use music technology to create compositions experimenting with an increasing range of pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo and timbre.
- Work individually and/or with a group to create soundscapes, sound effects and sound tracks which incorporate an increased range of musical elements to reflect the mood/atmosphere of a given stimulus.
- Use music technology to create simple compositions experimenting with contrasts in pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo and timbre.
- Listen to and watch musicians perform a range of musical genres e.g. Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop/rock, Jazz, Scottish, World music.
- When creating music, explain choice of instruments/voices, sound/silence, dynamics, tempo, pitch, legato/staccato, structure and texture.
- Use instruments to lead others in keeping the pulse.
- Demonstrate a secure sense of pulse and rhythm when singing or playing percussion instruments.
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