Two-part singing: rounds and partner songs
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing two-part rounds and partner songs with improving accuracy and a clear sense of pulse.
Key learning points
- When we sing in parts, we need to balance our dymamics so both parts can be heard.
- It is important not to ‘block out’ the sound of harmony parts as you need to hear how the music fits together.
- A sound sense of pulse is essential when singing part-songs.
Keywords
Harmony - the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound
Dynamics - how loud or quiet the music is
Unison - the same tune sung or played at the same time
Pulse - the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
Common misconception
When singing in parts we need to stand away from other parts, so that we can concentrate on our part.
Understanding how parts fit together, hearing texture, structure and harmony, and feeling the steady pulse together are all important elements of learning to sing in parts.
Teacher tip
Ensure songs are well learnt and understood in unison before breaking away into part singing. When singing in parts, be brave - mix pupils around the room, change the groups pupils sing in - all to develop their part-singing skills.
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