This afternoon 3H had the exciting chance to play the ukulele! They had a brilliant time learning about the parts of the ukulele, the string names and how to strum. They even played along to a song using the C choir and the A minor chord.This afternoon 3H had the exciting chance to play the ukulele! They had a brilliant time learning about the parts of the ukulele, the string names and how to strum. They even played along to a song using the C choir and the A minor chord.

In the autumn term Year 3 have been exploring chime bars. Here they are learning two different songs.

The first song is called ‘Elevator’. Half of the class are playing the instrument and the other half are singing the song.

Here they are singing the song ‘once a man’ and playing the chime bars as a class at the same time.

They worked hard over the first half term to be able to handle the instrument correctly, play notes in a tune and sing along!

In Music this week, the children had great fun exploring rhythm through a creative partner activity. Each child was given a set of rhythm cards and tasked with arranging them to create a short rhythm pattern. They then challenged their partner to clap out the rhythm they had created. After a few turns, the pairs swapped roles, giving everyone a chance to compose and perform.

Year 3 had the opportunity to experience an artsong music workshop from Leeds Lieder this afternoon. They learnt that Leider means artsong and understood how important music is in creating an image in your mind.

They discussed musical vocabulary pitch and dynamics.

They also practiced being conductors to change the dynamics of the piano as shown in the pictures.

Lastly, Year 3 worked together to compose a song.

This afternoon KS2 took part in a music assembly led by Will. We learnt about the different parts of a ukulele, how to strum and playing chords on a ukulele.

Will also showed us a guitar and an electric guitar.

We sang pop songs along with the ukulele and played guess the song.

Front Row Music will be offering ukulele lessons based of interest expressed. Please do express your interest using the forms sent home.

In July, some of our Year 5 and 6 pupils performed in a massed choir of Primary School children in the Leeds Youth Music Festival in Leeds Arena. It was an incredible evening celebrating music-making across the city. https://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Article/177431?source=Newsletter&guid=BA7F783E-7EF4-4B8A-A551-ABDEDAD07C46

This week Year 3 have been exploring pitch on the chime bars.