Konnikol — Sample Activity

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Overview

Join Pete the Pilot and his rhythmic co-pilot Sarah as they take you on a fun-filled musical journey across the skies of South India! In this exciting activity, Pete and Sarah will introduce you to Konnikol – an ancient Indian method of vocalizing rhythm using spoken syllables.

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Contributes to Learning Outcomes

KS1 (Years 1–2)

use their voices expressively and creatively by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes
play tuned and untuned instruments musically
experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music

KS2 (Years 3–6)

play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
use and understand staff and other musical notations
develop an understanding of the history of music

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