Pulse, Rhythm & Pitch Worksheet
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About this resource
A three-page worksheet covering the three KS1 musicianship pillars from the DfE Model Music Curriculum. Page 1 introduces pulse (the steady beat — like your heartbeat). Page 2 introduces rhythm using the Kodály syllable method, the standard UK KS1 approach: one-syllable words are “ta”, two-syllable words are “ti-ti”, three-syllable words are “ti-ti-ti”. Page 3 introduces pitch — high and low sounds — using a visual “stairs” notation.
Designed to be done sitting at a table — children clap, tap and use their voices throughout. Includes a “favourite-word rhythm” task at the end where the child claps the syllables of their own name.
What you'll learn
- Pitch: high & low DfE NC Music KS1 + MMC (musicianship: pitch)
- Pulse & beat DfE NC Music KS1 + Model Music Curriculum (musicianship)
- Rhythm (ta & ti-ti syllables) DfE NC Music KS1 + MMC (musicianship: rhythm)
Inside this resource
- 3 printable pages
- Answer key included
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about music. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 music — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 music. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.