Creative Replace (CR) sits at the Creative row and Replace column of the PICRAT grid. Below: real Music lessons for KS3 that classify as CR, plus anti-examples that look CR but are not.

Beat programming in a step sequencer

Year 8 · 45 min · 1 device per student plus headphones

Each student programs a 16-step beat using kick, snare and hi-hat samples in a step sequencer. The beat must have a four-on-the-floor feel and a clear backbeat. They export and submit.

Tools: GarageBand

Composing a 30-second melody in GarageBand

Year 8 · 45 min · 1 device per student plus headphones

Each student composes a 30-second original melody using the virtual piano in GarageBand. The melody must use four distinct pitches and have a clear rhythmic pattern. Students export to mp3 and submit.

Tools: GarageBand

Vocal layers for a simple round

Year 9 · 50 min · 1 device per student plus headphones and a mic

Each student records four sequential layers of their own voice singing the parts of a simple round (e.g. Frere Jacques) on a multitrack DAW. They mix the levels and export.

Tools: Soundtrap, GarageBand

Lessons that look CR but are not

Useful counter-examples when you are checking your own lesson placement on the PICRAT grid.

This page is one of a growing set of PICRAT examples by cell, subject and key stage. Page maintained by Andy Perryer.