Learning Wild Mountain Thyme in 2 part harmony
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing Wild Mountain Thyme in two part harmony.
Key learning points
- Harmony parts can have a wider or narrower range and a higher or lower register than the main melody.
- Some harmony lines use a homophonic texture, meaning they use the same words and rhythms but sung at a different pitch.
- Another type of texture can be created by singing a drone, a constant, pitched sound.
Keywords
Homophonic - two or more different layers of harmony which move at the same time
Vocal register - the higher or lower parts of your singing voice
Range - the difference between the highest and lowest notes in a melody line
Phrase - a musical thought, like a sentence in a story
Drone - a constant, pitched sound
Common misconception
When singing in harmony, students can easily be drawn onto the melody part.
Group carefully, with enough separation between the parts to encourage independence. Sing each part several times before combining them.
Teacher tip
There is opportunity for differentiation in the grouping of pupils. The melody part is generally easier than the harmony. The vocals are recorded an octave lower. Pupils and teachers can use whichever octave feels right.
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