Music – First Level: Primary 4 – Music of Scotland

Experiences and Outcomes:

I can sing and play music from other styles and cultures, showing growing confidence and skill, while learning about musical notation and performance direction. EXA 1-16a

I can use my voice, musicall instruments and music technology to discover and enjoy playing with sound, rhythm, pitch and dynamics. EXA 1-17a

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 1-18a

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 1-19a

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 1-01a

 Skills:                                                                                                  

  • Keep a steady beat with movement and body percussion
  • Respond to a leader/conductor by following performance directions to start/stop or to sing/play louder or quieter, faster or slower
  • Internalise the words of song/rhyme
  • Perform sounds to go with songs, pictures, stories, poems and videos using an increasing range of body percussion, vocal effects, instruments and objects.
  • Use a form of music notation to write down compositions for performance, e.g. pictures, graphic score, stick notation
  • Listen to a range of live and/or recorded music and respond by expressing personal views, e.g., reasons for likes and dislikes: ‘I liked it because…’, ‘It made me think of…’​

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