Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.

Chime bars are used to perform rhythms created from food names.

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

Linking instruments and characters.

Inspired by the music, children create chants for each character.

Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.

Children, conducted by the teacher, perform chants as a whole class.

The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.

Vocal specialist explains the rationale behind 'Have you brought your voice?

Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.

Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.

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

Looking at loud and quiet, long and short notes.

Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.

KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.