Singing for performance: adding a simple vocal accompaniment
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Why this why now
In this unit, pupils continue to develop their sense of pulse, ability to match pitches and sing with some control of dynamics when performing age-appropriate songs. Further challenge is added through the introduction of a simple vocal accompaniment, including simple chanted and vocal ostinati. Pupils are introduced to the concept of texture and part-singing without the difficulty of singing complex parts. In later units, pupils will sing with more complex melodic second parts and add multiple layers in their instrumental playing.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Through singing a range of simple songs and chants including call and response pupils have learnt to perform together with a steady pulse.
- Pupils can pitch match songs with a small range of notes.
- Pupils can match the pitch in age-appropriate songs.
- Pupils can start and stop singing using a given signal.
- Pupils can change how they sing to alter a performance, such as singing more quietly or faster.
- Pupils know that they need to warm-up their voices for singing.
Threads
Why this why now
In this unit, pupils continue to develop their sense of pulse, ability to match pitches and sing with some control of dynamics when performing age-appropriate songs. Further challenge is added through the introduction of a simple vocal accompaniment, including simple chanted and vocal ostinati. Pupils are introduced to the concept of texture and part-singing without the difficulty of singing complex parts. In later units, pupils will sing with more complex melodic second parts and add multiple layers in their instrumental playing.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Through singing a range of simple songs and chants including call and response pupils have learnt to perform together with a steady pulse.
- Pupils can pitch match songs with a small range of notes.
- Pupils can match the pitch in age-appropriate songs.
- Pupils can start and stop singing using a given signal.
- Pupils can change how they sing to alter a performance, such as singing more quietly or faster.
- Pupils know that they need to warm-up their voices for singing.
Singing for performance: adding a simple vocal accompaniment
In this unit pupils add simple vocal accompaniments to songs. They learn chanted and sung ostinati, adding these to songs they have learnt. Pupils practise in order to improve and understand the importance of maintaining a steady pulse.
6 lessons in unit
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