Harmony in Royals and creating a performance
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform Royals in a group, singing in harmony with changing vocal textures.
Key learning points
- Singing harmonies, which create different textures, adds interest to a vocal performance.
- When singing in a group, it is important to listen carefully and adjust our tone and volume to blend with the group.
- When we sing in harmony, we should be aware of the overall balance of the sound.
Keywords
Harmony - the notes that accompany the melody
Texture - the layers of instrumental or vocal sounds and how they fit together
Homophonic - two or more different layers of harmony which move at the same time
Call and response - a question and answer musical structure
Balance - how each part is matched against another to ensure that no one part overwhelms the others
Common misconception
Higher harmonies can often be sung louder than the main melody as the pitch lends itself to a louder dynamic.
The melody should always be louder than the harmony, so those singing melody should sing stronger, and those singing harmony should sing softer.
Teacher tip
The final part of the chorus where the words "I'll rule" build up in 4 parts works well as an extension activity, but could be skipped if needed.
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