Pitch Activity Book - We will Copy You

The "We will Copy You" activity book offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage children with music and movement. In this activity, children sit in a circle and sing a catchy tune while performing actions with a ball. The song's lyrics prompt the child holding the ball to pass it to another child on a specific cue, creating a game of musical follow-the-leader. The simplicity of the song and its repetitive nature make it ideal for teaching rhythm and coordination, as well as encouraging active participation and listening skills. The activity is adaptable to different spaces by altering the action from 'roll' to 'pass' or 'throw', ensuring that children can enjoy the game regardless of their environment.

Accompanying the core activity are a series of musical exercises designed to develop a range of musical skills. These include singing with body actions to represent notes of the pentatonic scale, using rhythm names with corresponding actions, and employing solfa with hand signs. The activities progress to include playing the melody on tuned instruments, creating rhythmic ostinatos, and dividing into groups for more complex tasks such as singing tuned ostinatos with hand signs. An instrumental composition segment encourages children to create a three-layered sound piece using a drone, an ostinato, and the melody, teaching them to listen and understand how individual parts contribute to the whole. This multifaceted approach not only enhances musical understanding but also fosters a sense of teamwork and collaboration among the participants.