Rehearsing rounds and partner songs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can rehearse effectively using the structures of both rounds and partner songs.
Key learning points
- Rehearsing helps us to improve by identifying which parts of our performance needs working on.
- A round is a song structure where the same melody is sung in groups with each group beginning at regular intervals.
- Partner songs are made up of notes that sound good together. They sound pleasing together when sung to a steady beat.
- It is important to watch the conductor because they show us when to begin singing and help us keep in time together.
Keywords
Rehearse - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
Rounds - a singing structure in which a melody is sung in groups, with each group starting at regular intervals, to create texture
Partner songs - two or more separate songs that fit together musically when sung at the same time
Conductor - a person who directs musicians or singers
Common misconception
Rehearsing is just singing the songs through.
Rehearsing helps us to work out what needs further practice. It helps us know when to start and stop singing, to feel the steady beat and is a regular reminder to follow the conductor. Feeling more confident will enable a more accurate performance.
Teacher tip
Making sure pupils feel the established steady beat before and during each song will set the tempo and ensure that different groups are keeping in time together.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are the most useful things a conductor might do to help keep us in time?
Q2.Which different ways can we keep to the steady pulse?
Q3.How many layers of sound will be created in a three-part round?
Q4.How many parts would this round song suit being sung in?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A round with four lines can be sung in how many groups?
Q2.Complete this sentence: Partner songs work best when they're sung to the same .
Q3.Rehearsing isn't just singing the songs through. It helps us to improve. Which of the following does rehearsing help us with?
Q4.Which of the following do you most agree with?
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