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Lesson 3 of 6
  • Year 1

Singing stronger and feeling energised

I can control my strong singing voice to suit a song without shouting.

Lesson 3 of 6
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  • Year 1

Singing stronger and feeling energised

I can control my strong singing voice to suit a song without shouting.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. We can use our louder singing voice safely and without shouting.
  2. Singing strongly suits some songs more than others.
  3. We can choose our dynamics based on how the song makes us feel.
  4. Loud singing can make us feel joyful and energetic.
  5. We can feel energised by adding actions to our songs.

Keywords

  • Dynamics - how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung

  • Strong - strong and loud are both words we use to describe a louder dynamic

  • Soft - soft and quiet are both words we use to describe a quieter dynamic

Common misconception

Singing loudly means using our shouting voice.

Singing loudly should be a controlled, projected sound that avoids shouting.


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Encouraging pupils to open their mouths a little more when they sing can help the sound resonate and appear louder. The breathing warm-ups will help prepare the children for controlled louder singing.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
When we think about whether to sing softly or strongly, we are thinking about the ...

beat
pulse
Correct answer: dynamics

Q2.
We might sing lullabies, spooky and calm songs with a __________ dynamic.

Correct answer: quiet or soft
loud or strong
shouting
whispering

Q3.
Often, we move to the when we add our actions to our singing. This can help us feel connected to the song.

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Correct Answer: beat, Beat, pulse, Pulse

Q4.
Why do we not shout when we sing?

We don't want the audience to hear us.
Correct answer: We don't want to hurt our voice.
Correct answer: We want to create a pleasing sound.

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
singing can help us feel happy, joyful, and energetic.

Correct Answer: strong, loud, Strong, Loud

Q2.
Which dynamics might suit which song?

Correct Answer:Henu, Henu,soft

soft

Correct Answer:Rubber Chicken,strong

strong

Correct Answer:Alive, Alert, Awake,strong

strong

Correct Answer:Crooked Castle,soft

soft

Q3.
It can help to add __________ to our lively songs to help us feel even more energetic.

rests
Correct answer: actions
lullabies

Q4.
It is important to deeply to support your singing.

Correct Answer: breathe