Learning the full structure of the song
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sing a song with changing textures, showing an awareness of phrase endings and balance.
Key learning points
- Using a range of warm ups to prepare the body for singing
- Pop songs use a typical verse and chorus structure and are often in melody and accompaniment texture
- The chorus is often louder than the verse to give a more uplifting quality
- Singing a song which has a range of different vocal textures
Keywords
Structure - the different sections of a piece and how the piece is organised e.g. verse-chorus or AABB
Texture - the layers of sound and how they fit together in a piece of music
Melody and accompaniment - a musical texture where a clear melody is accompanied by one or more other layers of music
Common misconception
Forgetting to listen to each other at the end of phrases and changing from one part to another.
Explain where pupils finish the longer notes together. They may pick a lot of this up from listening, but reinforce the importance of this in a powerful performance. Rehearse the changes from section to section to develop confidence in this.
Teacher tip
Both choruses are slightly different but can be sung the same way both times. The song can also finish with the opening line of the first verse quietly rather than the ostinato pattern (to make it easier). Pupils can develop their own ostinato pattern as an intro or outro to extend the task.
Equipment
Play the three chords on a keyboard, play some examples of 3 and 4 chord songs.
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