Rhythmic ostinato and practising rounds
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform a rhythm ostinato and practise round singing, holding my part confidently.
Key learning points
- A rhythmic ostinato is a repeating musical idea created from a rhythmic pattern.
- We can create and perform a rhythm ostinato using ta and ta-di while singing a song.
- A round is a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times.
- Rounds can be sung in two or more parts.
Keywords
Harmony - the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound
Round - a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times
Rhythmic ostinato - a repeating musical idea created from a rhythmic pattern
Solfège - a system of naming pitches so we can recognise patterns by ear, e.g. sol mi do
Common misconception
The rhythmic ostinato matches the syllables of the song words.
We have composed ostinatos using the syllables of the words, but rhythmic ostinatos can be made with any rhythm pattern.
Teacher tip
Singing a song while clapping a rhythmic ostinato is challenging! Pupils often tap the rhythm of the song words, instead of the rhythmic ostinato. Support by providing pupils with lots of opportunities to practise the ostinato separately before asking them to sing and play the ostinato together.
Equipment
Pencils or lollysticks (8-10 per pair)
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