Year 7 Learning

In Year 7 students understand how to read and write music using a variety of different forms such as graphic scores and traditional notation. Students then go on to explore and appraise the elements of music and explore the building blocks of a composition. Instruments and contexts are introduced from around the world allowing a wide breadth of music to be performed and composed. Students also develop keyboard technique through studying Western Art Music.

Term	Topic	Key Content
Autumn	Rhythm: samba	Develop ensemble performance skills such as timing, rhythm and listening Understand how to play and compose music on different samba instruments using rhythm, tempo and texture Use written notation to compose rhythms
Autumn	Pitch: keyboard	Play keyboard pieces to learn the basics of the instrument Explore note reading and pitch
Spring	Timbre: orchestras in film	Learn composition skills such as notation and pitch through film music Understand how film composers use different timbres and techniques
Summer	Band project: pop	Explore chord progressions, rhythm, melody and pop structure Learn techniques on different instruments such as the guitar, keyboard, vocals and drum kit

Year 7 Knowledge

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Year 7 Learning

Music

March 2025