Sp 1 | Pop Music 2: Chords & Bass Lines (Glockenspiel)
In the spring term, Year 6 students explore the world of pop music by concentrating on chords and bass lines using the glockenspiel. This unit corresponds with the curriculum’s goal of nurturing performance skills. Pupils deepen their understanding of chord …
Overview
In the spring term, Year 6 students explore the world of pop music by concentrating on chords and bass lines using the glockenspiel. This unit corresponds with the curriculum’s goal of nurturing performance skills. Pupils deepen their understanding of chord progressions and bass lines, gaining valuable experience that prepares them for more intricate composition and performance tasks in Key Stage 3.
Expected Standards:
- Play complex melodies and accompaniments following staff notation, utilising a wide range of notes within an octave (do–do), whilst contributing to the interpretation and expression of the music.
- Accompany melodies using block chords or a bass line using keyboards, tuned percussion or melodic instruments.
- Demonstrate proficiency in playing by ear, copying longer phrases and complex melodies
Lesson structure
- Introduce the unit
- Warm up
- Introducing the ensemble track
- Theory/creative/improvisation activity
- Ensemble activity
- Listening track
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Course Features
- Lectures 3
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 3
- Assessments Yes
