Junior and Senior Infants

First and Second Class

Third and Fourth Class

Fifth and Sixth Class

Experience the Timbre (Sound) of the traditional Flute, Bodhrán and Fiddle

Experience the Timbre (Sound) of Uilleann Pipes, Banjo, Concertina, Tinwhistle

Experience the Timbre of the Harp, Button Accordion,

Experience the Timbre of the Low Whistle

Relate picture of the above instruments to the sound while listening.

Relate picture of the above instruments to the sound while listening.

Relate picture of the above instruments to the sound while listening.

Relate picture of the above instruments to the sound while listening.

Talk about the sounds made by blowing, scraping (rubbing), and striking

Talk about the sounds made by blowing, scraping (rubbing), plucking and squeezing.

Talk about the sounds made by blowing, scraping (rubbing), plucking and squeezing.

Talk about the sounds made by blowing.

Pretend to play the instrument while listening

Pretend to play the instrument while listening

Pretend to play the instrument while listening

Pretend to play the instrument while listening

Recognise the flute, bodhrán and fiddle when played on their own by miming, naming or selecting.

Recognise the uilleann pipes, banjo and concertina when playing on their own by miming, selecting and naming.

Recognise the low whistle and the accompanying piano or guitar by miming, selecting and naming.

Bring attention to changing timbre when listening to a full piece of music by talking about, selecting names with a small group.

Identify the flute, bodhrán, when played on their own or in a group.

Differentiate between flute and tinwhistle, flute and fiddle, accordion and concertina.