Music

Pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture and structure.

1. 1The building blocks of music20 min
2. 2Listening for the elements in a piece20 min

Making sense of the staff, pitch and rhythm notation.

1. 1Reading pitch on the staff25 min
2. 2Rhythm notation and note values25 min
3. 3Chords, keys and why songs feel the way they do25 min

How music styles, traditions and technology have changed.

1. 1Music through the eras20 min
2. 2Traditions and styles from around the world20 min
3. 3Describing music from different times and places25 min

Playing with accuracy and expression, improvising and playing in ensembles

1. 1Performing with accuracy and expression25 min
2. 2Improvising and developing musical ideas25 min
3. 3Ensemble skills: timing and following a leader22 min

Composing for a purpose, using music technology and discriminating listening

1. 1Composing for a purpose25 min
2. 2Using music technology22 min
3. 3Listening with discrimination22 min

Chords, keys and scales across styles, and using music technology to capture and shape sound.

1. 1Chords, keys and harmony across styles30 min
2. 2Music technology: capturing and shaping sound30 min