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

two songs that fit together when sung at the same time

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

Johnny - BEAT POINTING

British English CC

Partner Songs - DEMO

Johnny and Alabama - BEAT POINTING

Partner Songs - BACKING TRACK

Bubblegum - RHYTHM NAMES

Bubblegum - CANON

Mystery Song

Alabama Gal - Warm Up Game

Digga Digga Dong - Warm Up Game

Digga Digga Dong - AUDIO

Alabama Gal - AUDIO

Partner songs and rounds

Music

Preparing for part work: staying in time and following melodic shape

Preparing for part work: practising songs in rhythm names and solfège

Rhythmic ostinato and practising rounds

Perform a melodic ostinato

Harmony writing and singing in 2 or 3 parts

This unit celebrates the many ways of singing in harmony, utilising rounds, partner songs, melodic and rhythmic ostinato and counter melody to create layers of sound. Through short examples, pupils discover how pitches can be combined to make pleasing harmonies.

Singing for performance: discovering different ways to sing in harmony

Which song partners with 'Johnny Caught A Flea'?

Which rhythm below is not in the 'Bubblegum' song?

Taka-di has three sounds, but how many beats does it last for?

Which solfège pitch does this hand sign show?

Put these solfège in order, from highest pitch to lowest pitch:

Partner songs and rounds

Lesson outcome