Learning Pompeii extended melody in unison and simple harmony
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing the melody of Pompeii in unison and a higher harmony part in the pre-chorus and chorus.
Key learning points
- Pop songs often use a verse-chorus structure.
- Songwriters can add interest to different sections of a song by exploring different vocal registers and note durations.
- Syncopation adds energy and drive to a melody.
- Some harmony lines use a homophonic texture, meaning they use the same words and rhythms but sung at a different pitch.
Keywords
Syncopation - a rhythm which emphasises (accents) notes in between the main beats, often referred to as off-beat rhythms
Harmony - the notes that accompany the melody
Unison - the name given to music where everyone sings the same pitch at the same time
Vocal register - the higher or lower parts of your singing voice
Melisma - when a single syllable is sung over more than one note
Common misconception
We always count "1,2,3,4" when starting a song
Some songs might be in different time signatures, or in this case it might be in 4/4 but begin with a syncopated note before the first beat of the bar, meaning a count of "1,2,3" then leaving space to count "4" in your head can be easier.
Teacher tip
When singing the song in unison, you could split the group up to take different sections to add interest (eg. those with lower voices could sing the pre-chorus). There could also be opportunities to sing solos in some sections.
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