Welcome to our music blog for 2021!

​HELLO EVERYBODY

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.classicfm.com

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

​VOICE WARM UP

Let's get our voices warmed up

Remember to....

• Sit or stand straight
• ​Keep shoulders down
• Breath in  gently 
• ​Enjoy singing!

​​SONG OF THE WEEK

'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!

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​COMPOSER  OF THE WEEK

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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​MUSIC THEORY KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEEK

​The Music show! Episode 6
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​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!

​CREATIVE PROJECT OF THE  WEEK YEAR 5/6

​ 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!

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    Click on the link  below to access the Online Sequencer

    https://onlinesequencer.net

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

​STORY TELLING, MUSIC AND PAINTING

​Watch  ...

Bebo Valdes and Chucho Valdes, father and son  performing ...
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Tres palabras, (Three words)

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