Last term, Year 6 had been looking at the music of Samba – the music of carnival. They learnt the correct terminology for the instruments involved in Samba and learnt to play these together in a rhythm. They learnt how they all play different rhythms together and listen to the whistle for their cue to start and stop. It is amazing to watch!

This half term, we have really enjoyed our samba topic. We have learnt the different types of instruments that make up a samba band as well as were the music originates from. We have played a variety of beats and have become competent at playing as an ensemble.