Changing dynamics to perform with feeling
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can control and change my singing dynamics when I am performing.
Key learning points
- Rehearsing helps us remember when to change dynamics.
- Watching the conductor helps us all keep together and sing at the same volume.
- We can share the feeling of a song by how we sing it.
- We warm up before we perform so our minds and voices are ready.
Keywords
Dynamics - how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung
Conductor - a person who directs musicians or singers
Rehearse - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
Perform - presenting our work in front of others
Common misconception
We should perform loudly and confidently so that the audience can hear us.
Changing dynamics can actually help an audience to feel more engaged in the singing because their ears are given more variation, and they can interpret the feeling of a song more easily.
Teacher tip
This might be the first time some pupils have performed. Helping children understand what a good performance looks and sounds like will help them to feel confident. This might also be an opportunity to record the performance to assess if they’ve been successful in varying dynamics for effect.
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