Performing Riptide in three parts
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing Riptide, moving between unison and harmony.
Key learning points
- Different textures can add interest to a vocal performance.
- Singing in harmony means that groups of singers sing different notes that blend together.
- When we sing in harmony, we should be aware of the overall balance of the sound.
- The melody should be slightly louder than the harmony; the harmony parts should be supportive rather than overpowering.
Keywords
Unison - the name given to music where everyone sings the same pitch at the same time
Harmony - the notes that accompany the melody
Texture - the layers of instrumental or vocal sounds and how they fit together
Balance - how each part is matched against another to ensure that no one part overwhelms the others
Common misconception
As the pre-chorus melody and harmony have the same shape it may be hard to tell them apart.
Listen to them seperately and together to hear that the harmony is higher than the melody.
Teacher tip
The different voice parts provide opportunity for differentiation. Part 1 is easier and part 3 provides more challenge.
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