--- title: "Year 3- Music- Exploring Polyrhythms" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-20-year-3-music-exploring-polyrhythms" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- Music- Exploring Polyrhythms ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-1B79AAAE-BF66-48FC-81B8-64DB5FBF6EB6(1).png) 20 May 2026 This morning in music, the class moved on to polyrhythms. Since the children are now comfortable with the hits and rhythms they have been practising, this lesson introduced the concept of polyrhythms. The class was split into different sections, with each group playing a completely distinct rhythm at the same time. As they got more comfortable with layering these patterns, more complex rhythms were introduced to challenge them. This session was a great way to push the children who have already exceeded their regular lesson plans for this half term. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-1B79AAAE-BF66-48FC-81B8-64DB5FBF6EB6(1).png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Music](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/music) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_4144.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-19-year-5-money-matters) Previous ### [Year 5 - Money Matters](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-19-year-5-money-matters) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/FA7784F2-E517-41C2-A9CA-E4ACA29181C3.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-21-year-1-re-how-do-jews-welcome-babies) Next ### [Year 1 RE: How Do Jews Welcome Babies?](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-21-year-1-re-how-do-jews-welcome-babies) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)