This is a 5 lesson scheme of work for teaching African Drumming. This resource includes the SOW, PowerPoints for each lesson and a detailed topic booklet that includes all the activities. I use this SOW with Year 8 but it could be used for any KS3 or KS4 class. There is a strong focus on keywords and also the technique for performing on Djembes. Requires Djembes but could be adapted for use with other percussion instruments.

This is an entire 10 lesson SOW with a Topic Booklet, PowerPoints and Sheet Music all included. A fully integrated project incorporating Performing, Composing & Listening/Appraising. Develops ensemble performing skills with differentiated parts. Designed to help prepare KS3 students for GCSE music by introducing more complex concepts which will allow them to better understand music composition. The SOW focusses on learning how to compose chord patterns and melodies. Students do this by studying 'Man in the Mirror' by Michael Jackson to learn about the key features. They then apply these features to composing their own pieces. Key Features & Keywords Covered: - Lyrics - Instrumentation - Texture - Tonality - Harmony - Melody - Time Signature - Structure (Verse/Chorus) - Mood - Chords / Chord Patterns - Sharps & Flats - Ensemble Skills - Scales - Steps / Leaps - Syllabic / Melismatic - Phrasing - Rhythmic Devices - Repetition