KS1 Music: Instruments Together - 3. Twang those strings

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Today's song is an action song built around the sounds of the guitar, ukulele and violin.

3. Twang those strings

Focus:

  • Discovering string sounds
  • High and low sounds
  • Up and down (melody)
  • Clear singing, especially of words

You will need:

Rubber-bands and containers (eg ice-cream carton, yoghurt-pots, small wooden boxes, etc). If possible, access to a guitar, ukulele, violin (or cello) and a bow.

Before the programme:

  • Talk about some of the children’s favourite songs featuring guitar (and / or the people who play them).

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Twang those strings - lyrics
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Twang those strings - lyrics

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Twang those strings - music
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Twang those strings - music

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Teacher's Notes
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Teacher's Notes

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