This piece is in three sections: ABA. The A section is almost identical at the start
and at the end. Keep the high split notes short and harsh, as if slapping at the
mossie! Take the opportunity to practise staccato tonguing.

Notes used: C, E, G

Key: concert D minor

Learning points: new note E,crotchet rest, dynamics (f, p), high split notes

A variation on Hot Cross Buns, using different rhythm patterns in each
verse/repetition.

Notes used: C, D, E

Key: concert Bb major

Learning points: hairpin crescendo

• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version

A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on G, with two-bar rests between each phrase.

Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s fingering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of listening to the accompaniment while they are playing.

Ask them which version they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).

Notes used: G

Key: Fast rock version – concert Db major, Slow jazz version – concert Bb major

Learning points: stave, treble clef, time signature 4/4, note E, crotchet/crotchet rest, whole bar rest, double bar, tempo/style indication

This arrangement of the popular song introduces tied notes and uses all the five
notes learnt so far: C, D, E, F, G.

The tune is played twice, starting ff the first time,
and pp the second.

Notes used: C, D, E, F, G

Key: concert Bb

Learning points: ties, dynamics: ff, pp, cresc

This traditional song from North America has been given a gory middle section
which reinforces different note-lengths (semibreve/minim/crotchet/quavers).
These four bars could be played as an ostinato on untuned percussion throughout
the piece.

Notes used: C, D, E, F, G

Key: concert Bb

Learning points: reinforces note values: semibreve, dotted minim, minim, crotchet, quavers