Composing a countermelody
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compose and perform songs in harmony as part of a choir, creating one pleasing, united sound.
Key learning points
- Adding a countermelody is a way of creating harmony and building texture.
- Do, mi, so work really well together when building harmonies.
- Live performances engage an audience and connect with their emotions more readily than recorded music.
- Live performances can help audiences feel a sense of wellbeing and belonging.
Keywords
Countermelody - a second melody that plays at the same time as the main melody
Harmony - the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound
Texture - the combination of different layers of sounds
Live performance - a work that is presented to an audience in real time
Audience - a group of people gathered to listen to and watch a live performance
Common misconception
There's no difference between listening to live music and recorded music.
Many studies have shown that live music has a greater emotional impact on the listener compared to recorded music. The shared experience brings people together and increases the emotional impact of the music.
Teacher tip
Work with your class to create a countermelody that is simple for them to remember and pitch so that they experience success when singing in harmony.
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