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Skies and Valleys

Pupils hear two notes and decide whether the second note is higher or lower, then sing the pair back to check pitch direction.

Activity type
Video-Led Activities
Music skills
Pitch & Singing, Movement & Expression, Listening & Appraising
Included activities
14 activities
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Classroom value

What this activity helps teachers do

Teach without rebuilding resources

Ear-training game and pitch-direction practice.

Keep pupils active in the music

Listen, compare high/low, vote skies or valleys, sing back and retry in practice mode.

Use a clear teaching route

Use hand signs for high and low, give thinking time before voting, and sing back to confirm the answer.

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  • Skies and Valleys 1
  • Skies and Valleys 2
  • Skies and Valleys 3
  • Skies and Valleys 4

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