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Musician-led listening insight, genre study and instrument role discussion.
Kidstrument activity family
Instrument Insight by Genre
Pupils watch musicians explain the role of instruments and vocals in genres such as pop, jazz, rock, blues, funk, Motown and disco.
- Activity type
- Video-Led Activities
- Music skills
- Listening & Appraising, Instruments, Playing & Composition
- Included activities
- 38 activities
Classroom value
What this activity helps teachers do
Keep pupils active in the music
Watch, listen, identify instrument roles, discuss genre features, ask questions and use musical vocabulary.
Use a clear teaching route
Give a focused listening question before each clip and pause to summarise the instrument's role in the track.
Inside the family
Example activities teachers can open
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- Bass in Blues
- Bass in Jazz
- Bass in Rock and Roll
- Bass in Rock
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