Au 2 | Developing Sight Reading Skills 2: Note Names and Durations (Glockenspiel)
The second half term of Year 6 concentrates on further developing sight-reading skills, specifically focusing on note names and durations on the glockenspiel. This unit aligns with the curriculum’s objective of enhancing instrumental performance. Pupils refine their ability to read …
Overview
The second half term of Year 6 concentrates on further developing sight-reading skills, specifically focusing on note names and durations on the glockenspiel. This unit aligns with the curriculum’s objective of enhancing instrumental performance. Pupils refine their ability to read and play melodies accurately, setting them up for advanced sight-reading tasks and ensemble playing in the final stages of Key Stage 2.
Expected Standards:
- Fluently read and perform pitch notation within an octave range (e.g. C–C).
- Interpret and perform music with dynamics and articulation.
Lesson structure
- Introduce the unit
- Entrance track
- Warm up
- 3 or 4 part round/partner song
- Reading notation: melody and accompaniment (pitch) - glockenspiel
- Listening live/recorded
- Performance skills - note names and durations
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Course Features
- Lectures 8
- Quiz 0
- Duration 6 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1
- Assessments Yes
