Building a thicker texture with a sung ostinato
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can keep a sung ostinato going under a song.
Key learning points
- Feeling the pulse and practising playing the beat helps get us ready for making harder music together.
- Body percussion can help us control the steady beat.
- A song can have more than one ostinato layered to create a thicker texture.
- An ostinato can be chanted, sung or played.
Keywords
Beat - the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock
Texture - the layering of different musical sounds
Accompaniment - a musical part that supports the main melody or chant
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Ostinato - a repeating musical pattern
Common misconception
When we sing, we have to change pitch
We can sing a phrase all on one note.
Teacher tip
Dedicate lots of time to games and songs that develop a pupil's sense of pulse. This is vital for successful ensemble work and composing.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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