Bluebirds enjoyed listening to some Motown in music lessons today. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough proved to be the favourite song so far with the class! The children discussed the pitch and dynamics of the song. Next the children practised copying and listening on glockenspiels before having a go at improvising. A special well done to Karly, Maya, Jack and Jacob for some brilliant improvisation – they bravely performed in front of the rest of the class!
Category Archives: Music
Representing Musical Notes
Bluebirds have been busy composing their own selection of notes to accompany the song they have been learning called Let Your Spirit Fly. The children each made up their own symbols to represent the musical notes they had decided to use.
It was a very “tuneful” afternoon! 🎼
Playing Glockenspiels
Today, Bluebirds enjoyed practising their music skills on the glockenspiels. They used the notes C, F and G. They had to rest in between each note.
Observing music
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.
Video: Playing the glockenspiels
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.
Analysing a music 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.
Appraising a song
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!
The Dragon Song
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.
Video: Reggae on instruments!
Bluebirds enjoyed using the instruments to play along to “Three Little Birds” which is the song we have been learning to sing.
Video: Three Little Birds
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.