How singing softly makes me feel
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can control my soft singing voice to suit a song.
Key learning points
- Singing softly can help the listener to feel relaxed.
- Soft singing can be useful at times like bedtime, or when we want to feel calm.
- Some songs suit a soft dynamic more than others.
- We still need plenty of breath when singing softly.
Keywords
Dynamics - how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung
Sing - create musical sounds with our voice that can be a mixture of high sounds and low sounds
Lullaby - a gentle, soothing song to help us sleep
Common misconception
Singing softly is easier and requires less effort.
Soft singing requires the same breath control as louder singing. The warm-ups and the breathing exercise help prepare for this.
Teacher tip
Encouraging pupils to explore their full dynamic range (from very soft singing through to loud singing) is a way for them to understand the impact and the feeling of singing in different ways. This also helps improve their tuning accuracy by focusing more on the sound they are producing.
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