In our Year 5 music lessons, we have been exploring pulse and rhythm, learning how to keep a steady beat and work together to create music. We have experimented with using claps, body percussion and a range of different instruments to produce different sounds and rhythms.

Working in groups, we have been putting our ideas together to create our own short pieces of music. We have had to listen carefully to one another, keep in time and make sure that everyone’s ideas are included. It has been fantastic to see the creativity and teamwork shown as the children have developed their musical compositions.

We have also been performing our pieces to the rest of the class, building our confidence and developing our performance skills. After each performance, we have shared positive feedback and offered constructive criticism to help each other improve. We have been learning the importance of being supportive audience members and using feedback to develop our musical skills further.