Performing a simple melody as part of a call and response song
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform my composed melody as part of a call and response song.
Key learning points
- When we perform we are sharing our musical work with others.
- Rehearsing helps us to feel prepared for a performance.
- Understanding the structure of music helps us know when to sing and play.
- It is important to keep a steady pulse as we sing and play.
- Performing gives us an opportunity to share and celebrate our learning with others.
Keywords
Perform - presenting our work in front of others
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Pitched percussion - an instrument that can play musical notes of one or more pitch when we strike it
Rehearse - practising a piece of music to prepare for a performance
Structure - the way the music is organised
Common misconception
Rehearsing isn't important. We can just do it if we have time.
Rehearsing helps us to practise and prepare, so our performance can be successful.
Teacher tip
Allow time for pupils to reflect on their rehearsal run-through of the piece. Explain it is just a rehearsal and that it's ok if things go wrong. Then allow time for each group to work on neatening their work in readiness for a performance.
Equipment
Pitched percussion , ideally where so and mi can be easily separated e.g. percussion tubes, glockenspiels with removable bars, chime bars or chime bells.
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