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Lesson 2 of 6
Lesson 2 of 6
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How singing softly makes me feel
I can control my soft singing voice to suit a song.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Singing softly can help the listener to feel relaxed.
- Soft singing can be useful at times like bedtime, or when we want to feel calm.
- Some songs suit a soft dynamic more than others.
- We still need plenty of breath when singing softly.
Keywords
Dynamics - how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung
Sing - create musical sounds with our voice that can be a mixture of high sounds and low sounds
Lullaby - a gentle, soothing song to help us sleep
Common misconception
Singing softly is easier and requires less effort.
Soft singing requires the same breath control as louder singing. The warm-ups and the breathing exercise help prepare for this.
Encouraging pupils to explore their full dynamic range (from very soft singing through to loud singing) is a way for them to understand the impact and the feeling of singing in different ways. This also helps improve their tuning accuracy by focusing more on the sound they are producing.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Select some ways that can help us warm up our voices safely.
Select some ways that can help us warm up our voices safely.
whisper songs as quietly as we can
sing songs as loud as we can
Q2.We can change our __________ when we sing, sometimes singing softly and sometimes singing more strongly.
We can change our __________ when we sing, sometimes singing softly and sometimes singing more strongly.
beat
pulse
Q3.We can stomp, tap or clap the __________ as we sing.
We can stomp, tap or clap the __________ as we sing.
dynamics
structure
Q4.Match the instrument to its meaning.
Match the instrument to its meaning.
the voice we use when we talk to each other
to make a percussive musical sound with the body
the voice we use that can be a mixture of high sounds and low sounds
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are dynamics?
What are dynamics?
the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
how fast or slow the music is played
Q2.Which is true?
Which is true?
We need to breathe deeply only when we sing loudly.
We need to breathe deeply only when we sing softly.
Q3.True or false? Singing softly can help create different moods.
True or false? Singing softly can help create different moods.
Q4.What is a lullaby?
What is a lullaby?
a device used to make a musical sound
an exact copy of a musical phrase