the way that we initiate a sound when singing; good vocal onset uses breath to initiate a sound by pushing air from the belly

the main tune or recognisable part in a piece of music

a section of a melody, often 2 or 4 bars long

a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times

Singing Breath Video

British English CC

Practice - Singing Warm Up Video 1

Practice - Singing Warm Up Backing Track

Practice - Singing Warm Up Video 2

Practice - Singing Warm Up Backing Track 2

Practice - Singing Warm Up Video 3

Practice - Singing Warm Up Backing Track 3

Music Alone Shall Live - echo each phrase

Music Alone Shall Live - Short Backing Track

Music Alone Shall Live - Fill in the missing words

Check for Understanding - Audio

Feedback - Audio

Music Alone Shall Live Video 

Music Alone Shall Live as a round - Supported Track

Music Alone Shall Live as a round - Full Backing Track

Music Alone Shall Live - Performance Video

1, 121 Vocal Warm Up Performance Track

1, 121 Vocal Warm Up Backing Track

Bate Bate Chocolate Audio

Breathing Video

Music Alone Shall Live

Music

Performing a spiritual in unison

Performing a partner song

Learning Riptide extended melody in unison

Performing Riptide in three parts

Learning a sea shanty with changing dynamics

Learning a sea shanty in harmony and developing a performance

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 to integrate them into the sequence, but can also be taught as full lessons.

Year 7 song guides

True or false? The air should support your voice all the way to the end of a phrase.

singing the same melody at different times

singing different melodies at the same time

listen to others, while keeping your own part steady

When singing a round, what should you do?

feet apart, knees slightly bent, head lifted

What helps you sing long phrases smoothly?

singing the same thing at the same time, together as a group

singing songs with the same chords, but different melodies at the same time

Exit Quiz

Where should a good singing sound begin?