25/10/16

During this music lesson we focused on pulse and rhythm. We looked at how shapes can replace notes, we used a square for a crotchet (single beat) and a circle for a quaver (double beat).

As a class we clapped out these beats and then progressed onto using beaters to carry out the rhythm.

 

Next we looked at the pentatonic scale – (the notes A, C, D, E and G), these notes no matter what order will also sound in tune. By using an instrument lie a glockenspiel or xylophone, this allows for any notes apart from the pentatonic scale to be removed so that children do not get confused.  We then took turn playing 4 bars for hit the road jack accompanied by the teacher on the piano. I was not looking forward to my turn as i have no musical experience at all but as we were only using the pentatonic scale, it sounded it tune no matter what order i played the notes in. This would be an appropriate activity for children to build their confidence as nothing could go dramatically wrong and they have the independence to be creative within these notes as well as meeting Curriculum For Excellence outcomes “I can use musical instruments to discover sound and rhythm”(Expressive arts – curriculum areas – learning and teaching, 2016).

References

Expressive arts – curriculum areas – learning and teaching. (2016) [Online]. Education Scotland. Available: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningandteaching/curriculumareas/expressivearts/ [Accessed 05 Jan 2016].