Examples of knowledge and skills appropriate for students in Prep - Year 2 (Australian Curriculum 2013 Draft Document Exert)
In this band students are introduced to the ways that ideas and intentions are communicated in and through Music. They develop knowledge, understanding and skills through music practices focusing on:
Elements of music
Rhythm - sound/silence, long/short, fast/slow, beat and rhythm, rest, ostinato, tempo, crotchet , crotchet rest , quavers in pairs , experience of duple and triple metres
Pitch- high/low, pitch direction (going up or down), pitch matching, unison
Dynamics and expression- loud (forte) f and soft (piano) p
Form - same/different, patterns, repetition, echo, introduction, verse, chorus, round
Timbre - every voice and instrument has its own distinct sound
- how sound is produced including hit, blown, plucked and shaken- how sound is produced including hit, blown, plucked and shaken
Texture - unison, melody and accompaniment, round, drone
Skills (including aural skills)
- discriminating between sounds and silence
- moving and performing with an understanding of beat and tempo
- demonstrating the difference between singing and speaking voice
- discriminating between loud and soft, long and short, high and low
- recognising familiar instrument timbres
- using technology as a tool for music learning
- holding and playing classroom instruments safely and correctly
- understanding turn-taking in group music making
- playing in time.
Overview
Rhythm and Metre - experience beat, fast/slow
Pitch and Melody - identify and demonstrate speaking/singing voice, high/low
Part Work - song and action/game
Form and Structure - repetition
Tone Colour - classroom percussion, children's voices
Expressive Elements - loud / soft
Semester 1
Create - Create actions to songs
Practice - Singing - posture and sound quality. Instrument - correct playing techniques
Present - Sing and play as a class
Safe Practices - Being aware of personal space when moving. Handling of instruments.
Respond - Move to music, emphasise the beat
Reflect - Explain favourite part of music lessons
Semester 2
Create - Create actions to songs (following others then suggesting new movements)
Practice - Singing - posture and sound quality. Instrument - correct playing techniques
Present - Sing alone during a game to develop personal pitch capabiity,
participate in fortnightly assembly whole school song
Safe Practices - Being aware of personal space when moving. Handling of instruments
Respond - Use everyday language to describe thoughts around listening exercises.
Reflect - Use artwork to create a visual response to a musical performance