Knowledge Organiser Keyboard Skills

Front

Pulse

Back

A steady rhythm.

Front

Rhythm

Back

The pattern and space between sounds.

Front

Pitch

Back

The highness or lowness of a sound.

Front

Melody

Back

Combination of pitch and rhythm to make a tune.

Front

Accompaniment

Back

A supporting musical part that is a companion to the main melody.

Front

Duration

Back

How long or short each sound or note lasts.

Front

Tempo

Back

The speed of the music (fast/slow).