Learning Gumama in harmony
I can sing Gumama as part of a three-part homophonic texture, focusing on producing clear, tall vowel sounds.
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- Year 8
Learning Gumama in harmony
I can sing Gumama as part of a three-part homophonic texture, focusing on producing clear, tall vowel sounds.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Singing Gumama in three-part homophonic harmony
- Correct balance is important when signing in homophonic harmony
- Correct balance is where the parts are performed at the same volume to create a rich and warm tone in a vocal ensemble
- Syncopation adds energy and creates a groove in the music
- Syncopation and triplets can create rhythmic interest
Keywords
Harmony - the notes that accompany the melody
Homophony - two or more different layers which move at the same time (in harmony)
Syncopation - a rhythm which emphasises (accents) notes in between the main beats, often referred to as off-beat rhythms
Triplet - three notes performed in a beat where normally two would be played
Common misconception
Good balance means the parts should be the same volume all the time.
There is a nuance to balance and we always need to listen to other performers in the ensemble to check we can hear them and particularly hear the lead line. In Gumama all parts are of equal importance so the parts are a similar volume.
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