By the end of the unit children will:
- Know what an ostinato is.
- Create/play simple ostinato patterns using body percussion/untuned percussion/chime bars/glockenspiels/melodicas.
- Sing songs, adding ostinato patterns using untuned percussion.
- Create, interpret and perform from 4x4 rhythm grids.
- Become more confident performing the Mini Musician songs on the melodica.
Classroom
> The clock song
A simple song to explore dividing the beat in 4-time. It can be sung with actions and as a round.
> TIME
An atmospheric piece with a palindromic structure, starting and ending with a ticking clock... great for exploring percussion playing techniques and ensemble performance.
View TIME teaching videos here.
Watch and listen
> Marble machine by Martin Molin. Performed by Wintergatan. The marble machine was built by Martin Molin of Wintergatan. The piece demonstrates the ‘walking’ pulse.
Big Sing
> My Grandfather's clock
This is a popular traditional song with a beautifully sentimental ‘story’ line.
> Chilled-out clap rap
A simple and irresistible clap-a-long rap.
> Hippopotamus
A rhythmic chant about a shy hippopotamus who is hiding... Great for exploring rhythm, dynamics, and ostinatos (repeating patterns).
> Throw, catch
This is a fun, simple warm-up song to get everyone energised.
> Frosty weather
Warm up your class with this wintry song.
> Candlelight
A cumulative pentatonic echo song.
