Using stories to inspire children’s compositions

Music at King Edward's School, Birmingham, Firebird

Illustration by James Mayhew

Using stories to inspire children’s compositions

Stage 1 — the story

The elements of music

Stage 2 — developing a rhythmic piece

Stage 3 — developing a melody

Stage 4 — creating a soundscape

Stage 5 — creating a song

Stage 6 — graphic scores

Painting to music