Playing together: discovering different vocal timbres
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Why this why now
This unit brings together an understanding of pulse, rhythm, texture and vocal timbre. Through the addition of beatboxing, pupils further develop their ability to keep in time when performing in parts through this new style. By this stage, the pupils have an awareness of their vocal health, the need to warm up effectively, and how to stand for effective singing. The plosives used in beatboxing require abdominal support and this helps pupils find their lower support required for singing in performance, further enhancing their understanding of their voice as an instrument.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have had plenty of experience of a range of vocal warm ups.
- Pupils have sung songs for a variety of purposes.
- Pupils understand the impact of varying dynamics when singing.
- Pupils have experienced singing in a different language.
- Pupils have experience of singing an independent line as a part of a song.
- Pupils understand how adding layers of song creates a thicker texture.
- Pupils understand how to effectively rehearse to improve a performance.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit brings together an understanding of pulse, rhythm, texture and vocal timbre. Through the addition of beatboxing, pupils further develop their ability to keep in time when performing in parts through this new style. By this stage, the pupils have an awareness of their vocal health, the need to warm up effectively, and how to stand for effective singing. The plosives used in beatboxing require abdominal support and this helps pupils find their lower support required for singing in performance, further enhancing their understanding of their voice as an instrument.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have had plenty of experience of a range of vocal warm ups.
- Pupils have sung songs for a variety of purposes.
- Pupils understand the impact of varying dynamics when singing.
- Pupils have experienced singing in a different language.
- Pupils have experience of singing an independent line as a part of a song.
- Pupils understand how adding layers of song creates a thicker texture.
- Pupils understand how to effectively rehearse to improve a performance.
Playing together: discovering different vocal timbres
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.
6 lessons in unit
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