Sp 1 | Exploring Pitch 2: Dot Notation
During the spring term, Year 2 learners shift their focus to pitch exploration using dot notation. This unit aligns with the curriculum’s objective of further developing pitch concepts. Students continue to refine their pitch recognition abilities, preparing them for more …
Overview
During the spring term, Year 2 learners shift their focus to pitch exploration using dot notation. This unit aligns with the curriculum’s objective of further developing pitch concepts. Students continue to refine their pitch recognition abilities, preparing them for more complex pitch-related activities like singing and playing melodies with confidence.
Expected Standards:
- Compare and contrast high and low sounds in various contexts, including music and everyday sounds.
- Sing songs with a slightly wider pitch range of do-so.
- Follow simple dot notation pictures and symbols to guide singing and playing melodies.
Lesson structure
- Introduce the unit
- Warm up
- Core song
- Listening (live)
- Listening (recorded)
- Core song circle/actions game
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