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This is also available as an app and lets you see how simple parts can be layered up to create an overall effect. If you are confident at using GarageBand you could try to create your own versions using the sampler or the vocal mic.
If you are missing singing along to cheerful songs then this is a little treat from Out of the Ark the will make your day.
Music activities suitable for 4-7 year olds.
The science behind the music. Cross-curricular videos here that are suitable for KS2 pupils
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Dear Adults,
I also found another resource that looks at the Science element of music. This resource targeted at Y4 pupils is free to download and there are many other resources for other curriculum areas available here too.
This was just forwarded to me from Bolton Music Service along with a few other bits and pieces that I’ll post here on the blog for you guys. Loads of fun rhythm activities here that you don’t need an instrument for.
WOW! This is my favourite thing that I have found so far. For those of you who have never heard of the legend that is Bobby McFerrin you MUST listen to this song first and take a moment to recognise how amazing he is. Next play the game so that you can hear how all the ingredients fit together to make up this wonderful masterpiece. WOW again!
I just spent an hour playing around with this and I have no regrets.
- You can start and new composition by going to this icon
- Maybe even switch the drum sounds to a beatboxer here
For those who wish to understand it better:
- Four boxes in a row represent semi-quavers (ti ki ti ki)
- Every other box represents quavers (ti ti)
- The first box of every group of four represents crotchet (ta)
However you use it, I’m sure you’ll have fun.
Here’s one for the year 4 recorder players or indeed anyone who has a recorder and wants to hone their skills. Plenty more one youtube as well if you master this piece.