- Year 9
The intro, outro and vocal melodies
I can add an intro and outro to my grunge composition and create a vocal melody for at least one section.
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- Year 9
The intro, outro and vocal melodies
I can add an intro and outro to my grunge composition and create a vocal melody for at least one section.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The intro and outro are important parts of a structure - they provide the 'frame' for the main content of the song.
- The intro and outro are usually based on musical ideas from the verse or chorus.
- The intro is an opportunity to introduce some of the musical ideas and set the mood for the song.
- The outro provides a neat ending to the song. It is not used in all songs.
- We can make an instrumental melody vocal by adapting it to fit the rhythms of words.
Keywords
Intro - The intro (short for introduction) is the first section of a song, that introduces some of the musical ideas and set the mood for the song.
Outro - The outro is the final section of a song that provides a neat ending, often based on musical ideas from other parts of the song.
Texture - The texture of a piece of music is how many different layers of sound are heard at the same time. We can describe it as thick (many layers) or thin (few layers).
Common misconception
Singing a melody is only possible if you are a very strong singer.
Everyone can sing, but keeping to a small range of notes can help when building confidence with singing. Singing helps us to internalise the notes and really 'feel' the melody. Melodies can sound much more natural when sung.
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