Reception have worked hard to be able to read the notes of this tune and play it on xylophones. Many people think xylophones are easy to play, but try hitting the right notes without looking... not so simple. So when trying to read music and play, this tune becomes more of a challenge. Did we nail it? Listen in and see what you think.
Keeping a steady beat is the most basic and most important part of learning to play music. Reception have been having great fun practising this and making a lot of noise at the same time!...
It's almost monsoon time here in Korea and so Reception have created a special version of the children's song
Rain, Rain Go Away to sum up how we all feel during the rainy season...
As part of their Unit of Inquiry into dance from around the world Reception have been learning about Gota music of Ghana. As well as listening to examples of the music and learning some of the rhythms they have put together their own piece of Gota dance music. Have a listen and turn it up loud...