Singing for the change we want to see in the world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can convey emotion through song and know how songs can be powerful for change.
Key learning points
- Repetition is a powerful tool in creating music so that music and messages can be remembered.
- We can combine different layers of sound to create textures that help our piece to have impact.
- We can structure our music to make the message in the music more powerful.
- We can add dynamics and musical expression to connect and communicate with our audience.
Keywords
Repetition - the purposeful use of repeating a phrase in lyrics or music
Texture - the way the music is organised
Structure - the combination of different layers of sounds
Dynamics - how loud or quiet the music is
Common misconception
Texture and structure are the same thing.
Texture refers to the combination of different layers of sound, and structure is the way the music is organised. Texture could be used as a structural device, e.g. when a piece starts by adding one layer at a time, but they are not the same.
Teacher tip
The backing track is provided to support pupils' improvisation and composition, but it should not constrain them. Their final piece might not use the backing track.
Equipment
A broad range of instruments with the notes DEFGA to support pupils' composition.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does “dynamics” describe in music?
Q2.Why might repetition be useful in music?
Q3.Match the keyword to its meaning:
Q4.What do we mean by “texture” in music?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How can repetition help music communicate a message?
Q2.When we add or remove different instruments or voices, we are changing the .
Q3.Why is structure important in music?
Q4.How can dynamics help a performer communicate with the audience?
To help you plan your 6 music lesson on: Singing for the change we want to see in the world, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 music lesson on: Singing for the change we want to see in the world, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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