The second part of music reading is the music alphabet, which you can learn by watching this animated video

 

Learn to read rhythm with this lesson by Sing Education

 

 

The Alan is an African music teacher, who was a brilliant Youtube channel where he teaches about African music history and culture, instruments and rhythms.

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiq6e8wQG_Qhcm4R_sRQlhA

 

 

 

 

You may know him for his famous tune “Don’t worry, be happy”. In this short but very interesting clip, he uses the audience (and you can join with the sining!) for a powerful demonstration of the pentatonic (a music scale with 5 notes per octave).

 

 

Musical research and activities.

SLP2- Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

A music activity for you to look at in the afternoons.

SLP1 -Vivaldi

This is a short clip by the BBC that explains the story of music and includes some fun facts.

 

Follow the link below to access lessons across the curriculum by BBC Bitesize.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn

 

Keep fit with a range of activities from Yoga to sports challenges provided by the PE and School Sports Network.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-5-_IaythpuLFx2MAQNLA

 

If you would like some additional information on how to support your child’s maths learning at home please click the link below.

Parents guide to supporting children in maths 2020 (1)