Listening for a heartbeat/pulse, Reception play along on woodblocks.

I'm a little teapot and the 'ABC' song, pulse and actions.

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

Set up and introduction establishes clear expectations and routines.

Using Charanga, class warm-up buzz, put their mouthpiece in play.

Looking at loud and quiet, long and short notes.

Playing 'piano' and 'forte'. Crescendo is played too.

Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.