Music

Advantages of Electronic Instruments in the Classroom

• Affordability with a huge choice of instrument sounds amd benefits for learning
• Take up less space so available to more pupils at a time
• Easier to use, share and learn
• No tuning required
• Easy to record, listen and learn from the results
• Robust and easier to carry, store and maintain
• More versatile playing opportunities

Few disadvantages :

• Some items are not so suitable for large orchestral events but can be connected with wireless transmitter receivers via a mixer 

Meets the national curriculum needs for music aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians
• Learn to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence
• Understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the interrelated dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations

  Additional items

• Podcast equipment for recording, reviewing and playing to larger audiences 
• Accessories for reading music, microphone stands, keyboard stand and seats all available from one source
• Audio equipment for playing music for larger audiences indoors or outdoors.