• Develop an understanding of the history of music.
• Music, Key Stage 2
• Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression.
• Music, Key Stage 2
• Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the interrelated dimensions of music.
• Music, Key Stage 2
• Appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and recorded music drawn from different traditions and from great composers and musicians.
• Music, Key Stage 1
• Experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music.
• Explore the unique traditions of Chinese percussion with Chau gongs used in significant ceremonies.
• Originally signalling the arrival of important figures, these gongs offer a resonant, sustained tone ideal for educational settings.
• Chinese gongs play a pivotal role in music education, providing children with an opportunity to learn about musical instruments steeped in rich cultural history. These gongs, crafted from durable metal, are perfect for hands-on learning during music lessons, helping to develop skills in historical knowledge and sound recognition.
• Incorporating these gongs into classroom settings aligns well with the Key Stage 2 music curriculum. They enable children to explore a variety of sounds and develop ensemble performance skills, building confidence and teamwork. The sustained tones that the gongs produce also aid in teaching musical timing and rhythm.
Further, these gongs support improvisation and composition lessons, encouraging children to experiment and create their own music. This not only boosts their creativity but also enhances their understanding of different dimensions of music, aligning with curriculum goals.
• Explore the history of the gongs
• Do your pupils know where the gongs originate?
• Lots of group fun with gongs!
• How many different sounds can the gongs make?