24 Little Melodies

24 Little Melodies are rhythmic and melodic phrases on the notes B, A and G.

This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The phrases may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.

The set includes: Teacher Notes; 24 rhythmic and melodic phrases for unison, solo or ensemble playing with and without note names; Creative planning grid for Key Stage 2 with ideas for lessons and activities.

Instrumentation
The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef.
Any tuned percussion instruments.

Crotchet rests are included as I believe that students should learn the value of rests from the beginning and if so wished untuned percussion could be played during the rests to create different effects.

The phrases are deliberately four bars long to allow for repeats if required.

Parts
The phrases may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing.

Interesting discussions may be had regarding the compatibility of time signatures and harmony.

Aims
These melodic and rhythmic variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 2 and 3. (2013).