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Music at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1/2)

Unit 4: Feel the pulse - Exploring pulse and rhythm

QCA
About this unit

This unit develops children's ability to recognise the difference between pulse and rhythm and to perform with a sense of pulse.

During this unit, children use songs and activities to develop confidence in singing and playing to a common pulse. They respond to and explore changes of speed (tempo) and repeat and create simple rhythmic phrases. They use these skills to create an accompaniment for a song or chant. This unit should be revisited during the key stage as many times as needed to ensure that all, or at least the great majority, of the class have achieved the expectation.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Introduction: What is pulse?
2. Exploration (1)
3. Exploration (2)
4. Exploration (3)
5. Exploration (4)
6. Exploration (5)
7. Bringing it all together: Can we use pulse and rhythm to make accompaniments?