the combination of different layers of sounds

to create music in the moment, using the voice or instruments, alone or with others

imitating something like the sound of an instrument

a description of the sound or tone of an instrument

Check - which sound is being mimicked?

British English CC

Startburst sound

Jason creating sounds of the sea

Jason mimics the wind

Backing to create a vocal texture over (and improvise over)

Watch Jason improvise

Listen to Jason Singh build up a vocal texture

Build Me Up 

Warm-ups

Improvising using beatboxing techniques and vocal sounds inspired by nature

Music

Introducing beatboxing vocal percussion

Layering beatboxing vocal percussion sounds

Rehearsing a texture of two or more parts

Improvising a beatboxing film score

Evaluating and performing a beatboxing film score

This unit introduces beatboxing as a vocal art form. The sounds of the drum machine are recreated using vocal percussion alongside other beatboxing influences including the sounds of nature. Working in groups, pupils build texture with multilayered vocal sounds.

Playing together: discovering different vocal timbres

the pattern of sounds that we play and sing

Match these musical terms to their descriptions.

Mimicking instrument sounds and nature sounds with our voice is called {{}}.

When we create music in the moment, we are {{}}.

We vary the flow of air to create different __________ to make the sea and wind sounds realistic.

True or false?  Texture is the way that the music is organised.

the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing

the regular, steady heartbeat of the music

so that we can perform our part within the whole texture.

so that we can perform the different timbres accurately.

Match these sentences. When we rehearse ...

True or false?  Timbre is a description of the sound or tone of an instrument.

Starter Quiz

True or false? Texture is the way that the music is organised.