1. This is one of the melodies in this unit. Use Orff instruments (glockenspiel or a xylophone) to play it. Rehearse enough till you can play it properly

2. Let's check by watching the video if you sound like it.

3. It is time to learn how to perform variations. Look at the image with the notes (this is called a rhythmic motif) and go back to the score. Where you had two crotches, you are going to perform a crotchet and two quavers. Try it and rehearse.

4. Here's another video to check how variations work. Congratulations! You can create variations.

1. It is time for another melody. This time it is Ode to Joy (Ode an die Freude). Again use Orff instruments (glockenspiel or a xylophone) to play it. Rehearse enough till you can play it properly

2. Let's check by watching the video if you sound like it.

3. It is time to learn how to perform variations. Look at the image with the notes and go back to the score. Where you had four crotchets, now you can play a crotchet, two quavers, a crotchet and another crotchet Try it and rehearse till it becomes fixed in your auditory memory.

4. Here's another video to check how variations work. Congratulations! You have performed another variation!