each layer of harmony has a distinct melody that moves at different times

the opening note or notes of a phrase which starts before the first beat of the bar (also called a pickup)

how each part is matched against another to ensure that no one part overwhelms the others

a note sung at a lower pitch than the standard note in the scale to give an emotional, blues like effect

British English CC

Both spirituals together

Warm Up - My dog can do the can can

Elevator warm up

Combining Wade In The Water with other spirituals

Music

Melody and call and response in Royals

Harmony in Royals and creating a performance

Layering parts in Wade In The Water

The song guides cover a diverse selection of songs, designed to develop vocal technique, musical expression and ensemble skills, and building confidence and musical literacy. They can be broken down across multiple lessons and intergrated into the sequence, but can also be taught as full lessons.

Year 8 song guides 2

If several independent vocal lines are layered together, what sort of texture does this create?

When songs have the same chord structure and can be sung at the same time, they are called {{}} songs.

the melody is clear while the other parts support it

all parts are exactly the same volume at all times

In a group performance, what shows good balance?

blocking out the sound of the other parts

singing as loudly as you can so that your part can be heard

adjusting your volume so that the audience can hear all the parts

singing your part quietly so the other parts are not put off

Which is a good strategy for singing in harmony together?

True of false? If two singers are singing different notes at the same time, they are singing in unison.

A melody starts just before beat 1 of the bar. What is this an example of?

Which word describes how a song is organised into sections?

Combining Wade In The Water with other spirituals

Lesson outcome