Harmony writing and singing in 2 or 3 parts
I can use solfège to compose harmony and perform songs in 2 or 3 parts.
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- Year 4
Harmony writing and singing in 2 or 3 parts
I can use solfège to compose harmony and perform songs in 2 or 3 parts.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- So, mi and do create pleasing harmony when sung at the same time.
- We can layer a harmony part and a rhythmic ostinato to add a thicker texture to our to our songs.
- Singing partner songs together can create harmony.
Keywords
Harmony - when two or more pitches are played or sung together
Stave - lines on which musical notes can be placed
Solfège - a system of naming pitches so we can recognise patterns by ear, e.g. so, mi and do
Common misconception
When singing in harmony, we need to ignore the other parts to concentrate on our own part.
When singing in harmony, we need to listen carefully to the other parts to ensure our part blends with the other voices.
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