Songs of World War Two

• Use musical and comparative language in discussion

• Follow the melody line

• Follow the scores with a good sense of timing, showing that they understand which section of pitch they are singing

• Sing the correct words at the correct time

• Recall the counter-melody line

Key Knowledge

To know that:

• 'Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag' and 'We'll meet again' are examples of songs popular during WW2

• Solfa syllables represent the pitches in an octave.

• A 'counter-subject' or 'counter-melody' provides contrast to the main melody. 

• A counter-melody is different to harmony because it uses a different rhythm as well as complementary notes.