Three pitches - do, mi, so
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read and notate a three note (do, mi, so) song.
Key learning points
- Singing releases ‘happy’ hormones in our body that help to make us feel good.
- Singing is good for our health. It improves our lung capacity and helps improve our memory.
- Hand signs and pitch actions can help us understand the shape of a melody and sing in tune.
- Do, mi, so are all copycats; they are either all on lines or all in the spaces when written on stave notation.
Keywords
Hormones - chemicals that carry messages around your body
Unison - the same tune sung or played at the same time
Phrase - a musical thought, like a sentence in a story
Pitch - how high or low a note is
Upbeat - when music begins on any beat except for the first beat; also known as anacrusis
Common misconception
Singing only makes us feel good in the moment.
Singing, and breathing for singing, are powerful tools to reduce stress levels and improve overall well being. Singing releases endorphins in the brain which contribute to improved mood. This positive effect is noticeably magnified in larger groups.
Teacher tip
When singing in a round, encourage pupils to listen to each other and not to block out the sound of those singing around them. We want them to blend their sound and experience the harmony.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Writing music on a stave is a form of .
Q2.In Sorida, order the pitches from highest to lowest.
Q3.A is a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times.
Q4.What does unison mean?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Endorphins enhance our sense of ...
Q2.Which of the following are known to reduce stress levels when singing?
Q3.How do hand signs help us when we sing?
Q4.True or false? Do, mi and so are not copy cats. When do is on the line, mi and so are in the spaces.
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