Learning Riptide extended melody in unison
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing the melody of Riptide in unison, focusing on tone quality and blending.
Key learning points
- Pop songs often use a verse-chorus structure.
- Vocables are wordless sounds such as "ooh" or "la".
- Syncopation means the rhythm emphasises notes in between the main beats. It adds energy to a melody.
- When singing in unison, we focus on accurate pitch, precise timing, coordination and blend to create a unified sound.
Keywords
Unison - the name given to music where everyone sings the same pitch at the same time
Structure - the way the music is organised
Syncopation - a rhythm which emphasises (accents) notes in between the main beats, often referred to as off-beat rhythms
Vocables - wordless sounds such as "ooh" or "la"
Phrase - a musical thought, like a sentence in a story
Common misconception
Singing in unison is easy, it just happens naturally when you sing together.
Although it may seem easier to all sing the same thing, attention needs to be given to making sure all the pitches and rhythms are correct, that breathing is coordinated and the tone is blended to create a unified sound.
Teacher tip
When singing the song in unison you could split parts into different groups (eg. group one takes verse one, group two takes verse two) or include some solo sections.
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