Singing together: how singing makes me feel
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Why this why now
This unit continues to explore how our voices can be used in different ways. Pupils are introduced to the keyword 'dynamics' and, through singing strongly and softly, develop an understanding of how changing dynamics affects our performance and how the listener might feel. This is a building block for creating an authentic performance, which they continue to develop in later singing units. Pupils continue to develop their ability to start and stop together and follow instructions from a conductor or leader, including signs and movements to represent changing dynamics.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Teachers have established some classroom routines that would be beneficial to the unit, such as sitting in a circle, echoing and moving around the room.
- Pupils have experience of singing as part of a group and have some experience of starting and stopping singing together.
- Pupils have heard songs and music used in film, lullabies and games.
- Pupils have had some practice of coming in together, guided by a count-in such as ‘ready, steady, off we go’.
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Why this why now
This unit continues to explore how our voices can be used in different ways. Pupils are introduced to the keyword 'dynamics' and, through singing strongly and softly, develop an understanding of how changing dynamics affects our performance and how the listener might feel. This is a building block for creating an authentic performance, which they continue to develop in later singing units. Pupils continue to develop their ability to start and stop together and follow instructions from a conductor or leader, including signs and movements to represent changing dynamics.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Teachers have established some classroom routines that would be beneficial to the unit, such as sitting in a circle, echoing and moving around the room.
- Pupils have experience of singing as part of a group and have some experience of starting and stopping singing together.
- Pupils have heard songs and music used in film, lullabies and games.
- Pupils have had some practice of coming in together, guided by a count-in such as ‘ready, steady, off we go’.
Singing together: how singing makes me feel
This unit demonstrates how singing quietly and loudly can change the feel of the song. Pupils listen to music with changing dynamics and think about how it makes them feel. Lullabies and upbeat songs are sung in contrast to each other to identify when calmer or livelier singing is most effective.
6 lessons in unit
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