P1 - D3

Play short, easy pieces from appropriate notation/symbols

Select pieces for learners from a range of different times and places, and in a variety of styles. Take into account:

  • the musical and technical skills that will be needed
  • opportunities to develop musical ideas
  • learners’ prior experience
  • their personal response to the music
  • their general musical interests

Many genres of music are traditionally learnt exclusively by ear. Where it would support learning, you may wish to create notation systems that are appropriate to your teaching context, e.g. word rhythms, symbols, numbers, or vocal sounds. However, this may not be necessary or desirable for all musics. Music passed on orally/aurally naturally evolves as it spreads and being fixed in notation can hinder this.

Show learners how to practise their pieces and make improvements.

Adopt the holistic approach to teaching and learning.

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