This week in music we have been learning about note values as shown in the graphic below.

We practised clapping each note and vocalising the length using the words ‘ta-a-a-a’ for a 4 beat note (whole note), ‘ta-a’ for a 2 beat note (half note), ‘ta’ for a 1 beat note (quarter note) and ‘te-te’ for a half beat note (eighth note). We also discussed the importance of rests in music and how to read them.

We then used our knowledge to help us follow musical notation in the form of a rhythm play along which was created for lunar new year which begins on the 10th of February this year.

Here is a clip of the class in action!

Tuesday 30^th January 2024 was a special day at Sound Primary School as we were visited by both the Junior and Senior Jarl Squads of 2024.

The Junior Jarl Squad, led by Guizer Jarl Skeppare Nokkvesson (aka Oran McCulloch), were in fine voice during their time with us, supported by a group of young local musicians who did a brilliant job. ‘Yes Sir, I can Boogie’ was definitely a highlight! The clip below shows all the pupils from p1 to p7 joining in with the Up Helly Aa song.

The Senior Jarl Squad, led by Guizer Jarl King Harald Olafsson (aka Richard Moar) were also pretty spectacular both in sight and sound. A fantastic line up of local musicians provided the music for the Up Helly Aa song and also their squad song which made us all want to get up and dance! Here is a clip of all the pupils from p1 to p7 joining in with the Up Helly Aa song. The Jarl commented how loud and enthusiastic our singing was. High praise indeed from a ‘King’!