a second melody that plays at the same time as the main melody

the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound

the combination of different layers of sounds

a work that is presented to an audience in real time

a group of people gathered to listen to and watch a live performance

Many voices starting notes: So Mi Do - F Major

British English CC

Task A - Many Voices - example melody and countermelody (audio)

Task A - Many Voices - backing track (audio)

Many Voices - Countermelody 2 (audio)

Many Voices - Countermelody 1 (audio)

Elevator - backing track (audio)

As I was Walking by the Lake (audio)

Double This That - unison (audio)

Sorida - melodic ostinato 'da da da' (audio) 

Many Voices - example melody and countermelody (audio)

Sorida - two-part round (audio)

Sorida - melodic ostinato 'Sorida' (audio)

Oliver Cromwell with ostinato (audio)

Elevator (audio)

Many Voices - backing track

My dog, he can do the Can Can (audio)

Let us Sing Together - two-part round (audio)

Nanuma - two-part round (audio)

Nanuma - four-part round (audio)

Warm ups - video

Elevator - piano accompaniment (audio)

Elevator - game (video)

My dog, he can do the Can Can (video)

Oliver Cromwell - with ostinato (video)

Oliver Cromwell (audio)

Oliver Cromwell - with ostinato (audio)

Composing a countermelody

Music

Singing in unison

Three pitches - do, mi, so

Adding harmony and balancing sound

Vocal improvisation using do, mi, so

Composing together using do, mi, so

This unit investigates the power of music to unite people. Pupils explore how song is used in sacred spaces, sports arenas and live concerts. Pupils study songs with unity as their common theme and use the lyrics to guide an effective, emotive performance.

Singing together: how songs unite us

a group of people who decide on the structure of a performance

a group of people gathered to listen and watch a live performance

the songs will be performed the same as on the recording

Why might a live performance be more impactful than a recorded performance?

A {{}} is a second melody that plays at the same time as the main melody. This creates harmony and a thicker texture.

When we develop connections with family, friends or a wider community, we call this ...

When we sing in harmony, we need to listen carefully to our choral sound, making sure it is {{}}.

When a melody is going down, we can say it is {{}}.

the speed of the music - how fast or slow the music is played

a description of the sound or tone of an instrument

Match the musical element to its definition:

Composing a countermelody

Lesson outcome