Music - Year 4

This lesson is designed to help Year 4 students explore melody, pitch representation, and song structure through fun, active, and creative learning. Through singing, listening, and simple composition, pupils will deepen their understanding of how music is built and communicated.

Learning Objectives Covered:

To describe the shape of a melody (melodic contour)

To use graphic notation to represent changes in pitch visually

To recognize the structure of a cumulative song (such as songs that build with repeated phrases or verses)

Students will engage with engaging musical activities including melodic listening games, singing cumulative songs, creating simple graphic scores, and identifying how melodies move. The unit supports the development of musical vocabulary, visual representation of sound, and awareness of song form—all while building confidence and enjoyment in music-making.

Perfect for both music specialists and classroom teachers, this unit provides a clear structure and all the tools needed to deliver high-quality, curriculum-linked music lessons.