Partner songs and rounds
I can perform partner songs and a round, singing at the right time with accuracy, and keeping a steady pulse.
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- Year 4
Partner songs and rounds
I can perform partner songs and a round, singing at the right time with accuracy, and keeping a steady pulse.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Partner songs are a type of harmony where two songs are performed at the same time
- Rounds are another type of harmony; singing the same song, but starting at different times
- A beat of silence is called a rest
Keywords
Harmony - the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound
Partner Songs - two songs that fit together when sung at the same time
Round - a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody, but start at different times
Common misconception
Singing two songs together or the same song at different times will clash and not sound harmonious.
Partner songs and rounds have melodies that fit together harmoniously, and the parts are sung following the same steady beat.
Equipment
Large sheet to cover 1 student, washable marker pens.
Licence
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