Singing for performance: holding a second part in rounds and partner songs
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Why this why now
Pupils have previously learnt how to add a second layer to their music through rhythmic ostinato. Now, they are introduced to a melodic second line through the form of rounds and partner songs. Using a mixture of familiar and new songs, pupils gain another understanding of how texture can be built in a song. Pupils are embedding the skill of feeling the pulse by hearing how their vocal line fits into the structure of a round or partner song. Understanding how lines of a song can be layered provides an initial experience of singing in harmony.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have plentiful experiences of singing as a class ensemble.
- Pupils have had plenty of opportunities to develop their sense of pulse.
- Pupils know that by feeling the pulse they are more successful at singing in time together.
- Pupils can sing age-appropriate songs as part of a group with secure intonation.
- Pupils know when it is their turn to sing and can follow simple instructions from a conductor or leader.
- Pupils know that rhythm is the pattern of sounds that we play and sing.
- Pupils have performed as part of a simple two-layer song or instrumental piece.
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils have previously learnt how to add a second layer to their music through rhythmic ostinato. Now, they are introduced to a melodic second line through the form of rounds and partner songs. Using a mixture of familiar and new songs, pupils gain another understanding of how texture can be built in a song. Pupils are embedding the skill of feeling the pulse by hearing how their vocal line fits into the structure of a round or partner song. Understanding how lines of a song can be layered provides an initial experience of singing in harmony.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have plentiful experiences of singing as a class ensemble.
- Pupils have had plenty of opportunities to develop their sense of pulse.
- Pupils know that by feeling the pulse they are more successful at singing in time together.
- Pupils can sing age-appropriate songs as part of a group with secure intonation.
- Pupils know when it is their turn to sing and can follow simple instructions from a conductor or leader.
- Pupils know that rhythm is the pattern of sounds that we play and sing.
- Pupils have performed as part of a simple two-layer song or instrumental piece.
Singing for performance: holding a second part in rounds and partner songs
This unit brings together a diverse range of songs chosen to enable successful singing in two simple parts. Through listening and singing, pupils learn how canon, specifically rounds and partner songs, are used to build layers of sound in songs.
6 lessons in unit
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