Music Alone Shall Live
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing Music Alone Shall Live in unison and a round using singing breath and vocal onset to support a good tone.
Key learning points
- To create good vocal onset, we use our breath to initiate a sound by pushing air through our voices from our bellies.
- Singing the melody for Music Alone Shall Live in unison and in a round.
- Singing with a good vocal onset.
Keywords
Vocal onset - the way that we initiate a sound when singing; good vocal onset uses breath to initiate a sound by pushing air from the belly
Melody - the main tune or recognisable part in a piece of music
Phrase - a section of a melody, often 2 or 4 bars long
Round - a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times
Common misconception
I should use my throat to start a note.
Using the throat creates a tight, harsh sound. To create a clear, controlled tone, we should use a singing breath to initiate the sound, pushing the sound from our bellies.
Teacher tip
Changing the dynamics appropriately can also help add expression to the performance. Discuss with pupils how as a group they might use dynamics to make the performance more musical.
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