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Ignition Learning — Activity Sheet

Composing and performing music

The Arts · Year 7

Name: ______________________Date: ____________

This one is a create-and-perform activity, not a quiz — so there are no questions to answer on screen. Compose a short piece of music of your own — even 15-30 seconds is enough. You could use a voice, a household object as percussion (like tapping a table or shaking a container of rice), a musical instrument if you have one, or a free music app. Start with just one element — a simple rhythm or a short melody of 3-5 notes — then build on it by repeating it, changing it slightly, or adding a second layer. Practise performing your piece a few times so you're comfortable with it, then perform it for a family member. Afterwards, reflect: what were you trying to communicate (a mood, a feeling, an idea)? What worked well, and what would you change if you did it again? Mark this complete once you've performed your piece and reflected on it.

Example

A student wanting to create a spooky mood might use a slow, uneven rhythm tapped on a table, layered with a low humming voice, and reflect afterwards that slowing the tempo down even further next time would make it feel even eerier.

Key terms

Compose:
To create an original piece of music.
Layer:
Adding a second sound or rhythm on top of an existing one.

This topic is self-directed and doesn't have quiz questions.