​The  People  Who Help Us

​Learn the song with composer Claire Tustin!

Say a special thank you to key workers with brand-new lyrics.

Remember to do the activities that you will find as pdf at the botton of the video.

Have fun singing!

 Classic FM's Fast and friendly guide to the Romantic Era

Music Activity 1

Watch the video below and answer the following questions:

1. Which composer was considered to be a classic and an early Romantic?

2. Which musical form was the “King” in the Romantic era?

3. Why do you think self expression in music is very important?

4. Which one was the most favoured instrument in the Romantic era?

5. Name two Romantic composers that wrote music for piano.

6. Name two well known Operas from the Romantic period.

Music Activity 2

Listen to the second youtube video.  
​A performance of  Chopin's (composer from the Romantic Era)  Military Polonaise

Explore Music and feelings:

​What do you think about this music?

Do you like it?

How does the music makes you feel?

​Imagine that you are the composer, as you listen to the piece, think for a moment, Is there anything that you like to change? Why?

Music Activity 3

The piano

Research online! and answer the following questions:

1- When was the piano invented?

2- To which family of musical instruments the piano belongs to?

Music Activity  4

Learn more about Chopin. Click  on the link below.
Once you listen to the radio programme...
Don't forget to enter the Quiz!

https://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/shows.php?id=51

Music Activity 5

Create your own music! Click on the link below and be a composer!

https://www.classicsforkids.com/games.html

Music activity 6

Click on the pdf file below the second  youtube video (Chopin Military Polonaise) and complete all the activities!

Have fun learning!

The Music show! 

It is very important to change the dynamics that we use when we play or sing music.  

Sometimes, specially in classical music composers use Italian words to tell us how loud or soft we have to sing o play a particular section of the music.
​
​Let's learn about the meaning of Forte and Piano!



​Enjoy and have fun learning!

'Mama don't allow' - Learn the song with Shelly AmburyLearn the song with Shelly Ambury, from sing up at home.

Click on the  files below to read the lyrics  and complete the activities around the song!

Have fun learning!

Today we are going to explore the live and music of Joseph Haydn.

A composer from the Classical Era.

Activity 1

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

1- When was Haydn born?

2-When was the first time Haydn travelled to London?

3-Which musical genre was stablished by Haydn?

Activity 2

Listen yo Haydn String Quartet Op 7, No1, Allegro.

Explore Music and feelings:

​What do you think about this music?

Do you like it?

How does the music makes you feel?

​Imagine that you are the composer, as you listen to the piece, think for a moment, Is there anything that you like to change? Why?

​Activity 3

Learn more about Haydn by clicking on the link below.

Once you listen to the radio programme...

Don't forget to enter the Quiz!

https://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/shows.php?id=16
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​The Music show! Episode 6
​
​Let's learn about lines and spaces!

This video will provide you with a great way to memorise the name of each musical note on the stave!

​Enjoy and have fun learning!

Classic FM's Fast and Friendly Guide to Beethoven 

Music Activity 1

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

1. Where was Beethoven born?

2. Who was Beethoven crucial teacher?

3. When did Beethoven lost his hearing?

4. How many Symphonies did he wrote? 

Music Activity 2

 Listen to...

Beethoven's Symphony No5, 1st Movement

The music opens with a very distinctive motive. 
A motive is a short melodic idea that keeps re-appearing through out the piece.
As you listen to the music complete the pdf activity below the video.

Listen carefully and mark with an x every time you hear the motive.

Music Activity 3

Listen to Beethoven's 8th Symphony and complete the pdf activities below the video (Beethoven's 8th fun activities).

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Music Activity 4

Instruments of the Orchestra
Click on the link below to learn about the orchestra, it is a great interactive resource! Get your family to join you!

Instruments of the orchestra

​ Be inspired Create!
     

• Use the Online Sequencer and Drum Machine  resources to create your own music!
• Explore the softwares and try to figure out how to use ​them!

​              
    Click on the link  below to access the Online Sequencer

    https://onlinesequencer.net

​    Click on the link  below to access the Drum Machine
​   
   https://www.onemotion.com/drum-machine/

Make sure you click on these two sections:

1. Music lessons from Thames (top of the page)
2. Music projects, resources and links (top of the page)
   
 Other useful links:
    
 https://www.singup.org/singupathome

 https://www.classicsforkids.com/

https://www.royalalberthall.com/about-the-hall/education/

Kis nay banaayaa

Learn the song with Chante and Itoya, Sing up.

Chanté and Itoya teach you the song and some Makaton signs for this gorgeous traditional song enjoyed by both Hindu and Urdu speaking communities. Please note: there is a translation error in this video. 'Poolo ko' should in fact refer to 'flowers' and 'matchlee ko' should refer to 'fish'.

• Click on the video to learn the whole song!
• You will find the lyrics at the end of this section.
• Open the pdf file and complete all the  activities.
• You can invite your family to join you!

                                                Enjoy!

      

Classic FM's Fast And Friendly Guide To The Classical Era

Watch the video  and answer the following questions:

1. What time frame was the classical period?

2. What are the names of three Revolutions that took place in the classical era?

3. Who were the musical "Kings" in the classical era?



Once you completed this questions, I like you to listen to Mozart's Turkish Rond and complete the activities below.

Have fun learning!

​ Be inspired Create!
     

• Use the Online Sequencer and Drum Machine  resources to create your own music!
• Explore the softwares and try to figure out how to use ​them!

​              
    Click on the link  below to access the Online Sequencer

    https://onlinesequencer.net 

​    Click on the link  below to access the Drum Machine
    
   https://www.otioncom/drum-machine/

Watch  ...

Ella Fitzgerald (voice)  and Duke Ellington (piano) performing 
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing

How does the music makes you feel?

Can you write a story ? or if you prefer, you can  draw a story as you listen to the music...  

Be creative and let your imagination fly! Ideas are limitless!
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Reach out  (I'll be there)

Learn the song with Chante and Itoya, Sing up.

Chante and  Itoya  teach  you how to sing this fantastic song!
You will also learn some body percussion! 

• Click on the video to learn the whole song!
• You will find the lyrics at the end of this section.
• Open the pdf file and complete all the  activities.
• You can invite your family to join you!

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​                                                       Enjoy!

Revise your understanding of pulse and rhythm by watching...
The Music show! Episodes 1 and 2

Have fun learning!

 Be inspired Create!
     

• Use the Online Sequencer and Drum Machine  resources to create your own music!
• Explore the softwares and try to figure out how to use ​them!

​              
    Click on the link  below to access the Online Sequencer

     https://onlinesequencer.net 

​    Click on the link  below to access the Drum Machine
    
 https://www.onemotion.com/drum-machine/

Listen to ... 

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong singing...

Summertime by George Gershwin
 
How does the music makes you feel?

Can you write a story  based on the lyrics? or if you prefer, you can  draw a story as you listen to the music...  


​Be creative and let your imagination fly!  Ideas are limitless!