Part singing: rounds and partner songs
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Learning outcome
I can sing new rounds and partner songs in unison and understand the structure of these.
Key learning points
- It is important to warm up the voice and body to prepare for singing and to help keep the voice strong and healthy.
- When we sing the same thing at the same time, we are singing in unison.
- Rounds help develop part-singing in a simple way. The same melody fits together at different times to create harmony.
- Partner songs help develop part-singing in a simple way. The two songs work together to create a pleasing harmony.
- Understanding the structure of a song helps us sing together successfully.
Keywords
Unison - the same tune sung or played at the same time
Round - a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times
Partner songs - two or more songs that fit together sung at the same time
Structure - the way the music is organised, ordering different sections of a piece
Harmony - the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound
Common misconception
We only need to warm up before a performance.
It is important to warm up before we sing, whether that is when we rehearse, in a lesson, or before a performance. Warming up develops our vocal skills and protects our voice from injury.
Teacher tip
Pupils may recognise and know many of these songs and you can move through them quickly. If this is not the case, and many of the songs are new to you, prioritise learning Chocolate, Bubblegum and Salibonani as these are important for progression across the unit.
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