This week, the Bluebirds in year 3 have been having music in the afternoon. We have been listening to music and trying to identify what instruments we can hear in the piece of music or song. We’ve also discussed what genre of music we thought it was, we particularly enjoyed disco!

We’ve been copying and following clapping rhythms and dance movements, showing our active listening skills and observation skills.

We have also been playing the xylophones along with songs, sharing with our partners, showing excellent team work.

This week, Bluebirds listened to another reggae song by Bob Marley. Afterwards, the class practised playing the easy and medium level accompaniment to the backing track.

Today, Bluebirds listened to a very famous song written by Bob Marley. They discovered this genre of music was called reggae and is played “off the beat.” Out of 26 children, only 5 did not like the track. It was very catchy and lots of people couldn’t help but jig along to the beat!

Bluebirds asked lots of questions about Bob Marley and wanted to know if he was still alive. We calculated he was only 36 when he died (1945 – 1981).

Bluebirds tried to listen out for which instruments were being played too.

Charlie – I think there’s a saxophone
Millie – Something sounds a bit like a violin
Jessica – There are some drums in it
Seth – May be a guitar is being used.

Bluebirds listened and appraised a song on Tuesday called “Let Your Spirit Fly.”

Leah – It is R & B
Kenzie – It makes me feel relaxed

We discussed the instruments we could hear and found the pulse. Afterwards, we practised counting the beats with some energetic moves!

Today, Bluebirds listened and appraised their next piece of music called “The Dragon Song.”

It told a story about a dragon but also included lots of PSHE areas and value words.

Bluebirds enjoyed using the instruments to play along to “Three Little Birds” which is the song we have been learning to sing.

This afternoon, Bluebirds listened and appraised a piece of reggae music by Bob Marley.

The children listened to how reggae is off the beat and tried to detect which instruments were used.
After, they copied rhythms and clapped beats, learning how to move to the pulse. Finally, the children started to learn the chorus of the song. Lots of children found the tune quite “catchy” and couldn’t resist rocking to the beat!

Mason – I can hear drums.
Taya – I think I can hear a guitar.
Amelia – I think there was a cymbal.
Zaynab – My Mum loves this song. she obsessed with it.
Kai – I know this is reggae. I’ve heard it at my Nan and Grandad’s house.

Today, Bluebirds enjoyed a music session with Beth and Will Parry (Mrs Parry’s musical children) in class. The class sang a variety of action songs and repeat/copy songs whilst Beth and Will provided some accompaniment with the maracas and drum!

Last of all, Bluebirds wanted to sing their favourite song of the year “This Is Me”.

This week Bluebirds had a special visitor, Mr Curwen. Mr Curwen came to teach music and left Bluebirds and the teachers lots of great music ideas and games.

We have spent a lot of time perfecting our Mothers Day assembly (Wednesday 2nd March).

Here is a little preview of our Mothers Day song.

Below are the lyrics of the whole song which the bluebirds can sing along to at home.

What makes a family?
What ingredients do you need?
Stir it up and see.
How many people does it take
For one family to make?
Count them up and see.

We are red we are orange and yellow
We are green, blue and indigo
We’re unique, we are all different colours
But together we’re a rainbow.