Author: jmcminn

Year 5
Autumn

What have they taught us?
Music - Happy
An integrated approach to music linking pulse, rhythm and pitch through singing and playing instruments

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
Pop music: A genre of popular music, usually written in verse-chorus structure with repeted choruses, melodic tunes and hooks
Soul: Music that originated in African American gospel singing
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
Solo: An Italian word used to describe playing/singing/performing by a person on their own

Key Knowledge
‘Happy’ is a pop song with a Soul influence about being happy by the American singer and producer Pharrell Williams

Key Knowledge