P3 - D3

Play a variety of moderately easy pieces from different styles and traditions

Approach new pieces from different angles – perhaps aurally, or through improvisation, listening, notation, etc.

Ask learners to identify challenging passages and to make suggestions for solving problems.

Building on their own suggestions (if appropriate), show learners how to practise challenging passages and make improvements.

Make the process as creative as possible, always aiming to prompt learners’ imagination and curiosity.

Many genres of music are traditionally learnt exclusively by ear. Where it would support learning, you may wish to create notation systems that are appropriate to your teaching context, e.g. word rhythms, symbols, numbers, or vocal sounds. However, this may not be necessary or desirable for all musics. Music passed on orally/aurally naturally evolves as it spreads and being fixed in notation can hinder this.

Continue to use the holistic approach, aiming for simultaneous learning through interrelated activities and processes.

Choose a wide range of repertoire that builds on learners’ technique, musical understanding and creativity. Ensure that it is relevant to their stage of development and interests.