Year 2 - Music
Recognising pitch changes in our singing games
Start with singing: learning through singing games
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of pitch, pulse, beat, and rhythm by participating in a variety of singing games. Through playful and interactive songs and movements, pupils will naturally develop their understanding of these musical elements.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify high and low pitch in the songs you sing.
Key Notes
- When we sing a song, our voices go higher and lower.
- Pitch is the musical word to describe how high or low a sound is.
- In a song, the pitch follows a pattern called the melody.
- Performing movements or actions as we sing is one way to feel the pitch going higher or lower.
Vocabulary To Learn
- beat: the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock
- pitch: how high or low a note is
- melody: a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- High and low refer to volume (loud/quiet).
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
When we sing a song, our voices go higher and lower. Pitch is the musical word to describe how high or low a sound is.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'beat'
the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: High and low refer to volume (loud/quiet). Correction: High and low in music refers to pitch. Not to be confused with high and low volume (like on a T.V.).
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