Lesson 2: Pop Chord Progression I V VI IV Students are recall key parts of the instrument and recall the 3 chords they learnt last lesson. This can be done as a class or paired. Recall is a great performance opportunity too. Students learn a new chord, G major to add to the 3 chords, (C, Am and F). You could model these as a whole class/ perform as a whole class or in smaller groups depending on the learning environment. Task: Learn a chord progression using 4 chords, working towards an class performance.

Lesson 6: Applying harmony on the keyboards Students demonstrate their understanding of harmony on the keyboards, learning a golden rule, play 1 miss 1 x3 and developing their keyboard skills further. Task: Apply harmony on the keyboard, learning a simple melody and applying chords that they have learnt in pairs/ with two hands.

Lesson 5: Performances Students demonstrate their understanding of the ukulele, chord charts/ tab by performing the song that they have been learning in pairs. They also focus on feedback, providing meaningful and relevant feedback for the performances. Task: Recall and master a song on ukulele, performing it to the class.

This booklet contains 6 full lessons and can be used with the lessons in the unit. Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Ukulele Lesson 2 - 4 chords (I V VI IV) Lesson 3 - Strumming patterns Lesson 4 - Independent practice Lesson 5 - Performance Lesson 6 - Harmony on a keyboard

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Ukulele Students are introduced to the instrument, as a class model how to hold, strum and fret a chord to ensure a whole class understanding. Students learn 3 chords, C, Am and F. You could model these as a whole class/ perform as a whole class or in smaller groups depending on the learning environment. Task: Learn a chord progression using 3 chords, working towards an class performance.

Lesson 1 of 6 of a drumming unit. This unit makes use of Djembe drums and develops students understanding of rhythm, dynamics, structure and ensemble skills. Lesson 1 introduces/ revisits note values and durations. Students work towards performing three rhythms together, either in unison or as a 3 part polyrhythm.

Lesson 6 - Performing and feedback Students perform their compositions and provide feedback on what they hear. Using keywords such as fluency, accuracy, timing and development. Students reflect on their composition. Lesson 7 is also included, I often introduce the keyboards in a 7 week term and use simple 5 finger songs to engage students.

Lesson 5 - Applying the elements of music Students continue to apply the elements of music with intent and compose a piece of music that reflects the size, nature or movement of an animal.

7 Lesson booklet to accompany the lessons. This book provides students with written tasks, performance tasks and listening tasks and can be used to aid their learning. This book includes a KO and an element of music glossary plus 7 full lessons Lesson 1 - Introduction to rhythm and notation Lesson 2 - Call and Response/ Phrases Lesson 3 - Dynamics Lesson 4 - Applying the elements of music (composition) Lesson 5 - Developing composition Lesson 6 - Performance Lesson 7 - Keyboard introduction (useful in a 7+ week half term)