Video library

5:58

Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary

Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.

3:67

EYFS: The Name Game

Children respond to the name song, singing their own name to the backing.

6:98

EYFS: Nursery rhymes & actions

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

2:44

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.

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

13:66

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' complete song.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

2:04

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song

9:01

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

2:26

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

5:9

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'

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

2:2

A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.

1:41

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five' commentary

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

4:8

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'

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

1:36

Vocal Starters. 'Have you brought' commentary

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

5:29

Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?

Children are encouraged to respond to a question in contrasting voices.

5:1

Performing rhythmic motifs

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

2:95

Generating rhythmic motifs

Using food names, children improvise rhythms.

3:86

KS2 Part Singing

These Whole Class Instrumental Teachers have brought all three year groups to the hall for a larger singing lesson.