Autumn term

Year 5 have been learning to play the Trombone this term. The Trombone belongs to the Brass family and is low in pitch. It has a mouthpiece and a slide, which is used to change the pitch of the notes. The children have learnt how to play 5 notes C, D, E, F & G on the Trombone, and how these are written down – known as notation.

The children have also enjoyed lots of singing in lessons too.

Spring

This term, year 5 have been learning about film music. We have done lots of listening to different styles of film music, discussed the importance of music in films and researched significant film composers.

The children have had a go at composing their own Leitmotif, which is a short piece of music used to represent a character, place or object. A good example of this would be John Williams musical theme from 'Jaws'. 

The children have also enjoyed singing in lessons too.

February 2024

Children in  year 5 have been continuing to learn the trombone in their music lessons. They have learnt 4 notes and how to read the different notation.

They have also been learning to play together as an ensemble and trying to play different dynamics.

September 2023

In year 3 we have been playing the trombones. We have been learning how to handle the instruments carefully and safely.  We have been learning to read notation and keep I time to the music.  

September 2023

Year 5 have been exploring rhythm and pitch. We have been listening carefully to the music and finding the pulse.  

March 2023

Year 5 have been learning to compose. We have tried to create our own melody firstly by composing a rhythm and then added pitch to it.

We have also been looking at instruments of the orchestra.

Sept 22

Year 5 have been learning how to play the ukulele. We have learnt about chords and how these are structed. We have been strumming and plucking the ukuleles as well as singng some new songs.

In Year 5 we have been learning to play the keyboard.  They have been looking at the correct position of fingers when playing the keyboard and have been learning to play a simple melody.