Author: jmcminn

Year 6
Autumn

What have they taught us?
Music - Livin’ On A Prayer
An appreciation of classic rock; singing, playing, improvising and composing

In this unit the children will:
Sing with increasing control of breathing, posture and sound projection
Sing songs in tune and with an awareness of other parts
Perform confidently as a member of a large group, small group and individually
Use ICT to change and manipulate sounds
Explore, select and combine a range of different sounds to compose a soundscape
Improve their work through analysis, evaluation and comparison

Key Vocabulary
Classic Rock: A genre of music that began in early 1960's with rock n' roll based bands like The Beatles and Rolling Stones and then diversifying into bands like Led Zeppelin and The Doors. Rock music tends to centre on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass, drums, and one or more singers.
Hook: A short riff, passage or phrase that makes the song catchy to the listener
Riff: A catchy tune or melody that is repeated throughout the music
Melody: The tune of the music
Lyrics: The words that make up a song
Chord: A group of notes (typically 3 or more) sounded together, as a base of a harmony
Harmony: Playing or singing more than one pitched note at the same time creates a harmony

Key Knowledge
Livin’ On a Prayer is a classic rock song by Bon Jovi.
Bon Jovi is an American rock band who formed in 1983 in New Jersey
Queen are a British rock band who were formed in London in 1970

Key Knowledge