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
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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