Begin to interpret music with some expression and with a sense of its intended effect; talk about its mood and how it is sung or played and suggest improvements to convey the character of the music

Play pieces to learners at different points of the strings, e.g. pdlt: ask them to describe how this changes the nature of pieces.

Show learners how to experiment with different ways of playing pieces, perhaps in relation to dynamics, and tempi. Ask them to listen and decide which way of playing is most appropriate to the character of the music.

Involving all learners in the group, discuss ways of improving the interpretation, particularly in pieces that have few expressive indications.