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Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills
KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.
Staves and instrument management in KS2
Revising notation finger game manages distribution of instruments in year 5.
Learning brass instruments in KS2.
Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.
Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.
A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices
Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary
Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.
Y4 whole class brass develop their performance of 'Call Me'
Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.
Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.
Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'
Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.
A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters
Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.
Performance concentrating on rhythm
Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.
Listen & Appraise Starter Develops
Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.