Year 1 - Music
How singing softly makes me feel
Singing together: how singing makes me feel
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Unit Summary
This unit demonstrates how singing quietly and loudly can change the feel of the song. Pupils listen to music with changing dynamics and think about how it makes them feel. Lullabies and upbeat songs are sung in contrast to each other to identify when calmer or livelier singing is most effective.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to control your soft singing voice to suit a song.
Key Notes
- Singing softly can help the listener to feel relaxed.
- Soft singing can be useful at times like bedtime, or when we want to feel calm.
- Some songs suit a soft dynamic more than others.
- We still need plenty of breath when singing softly.
Vocabulary To Learn
- dynamics: how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung
- sing: create musical sounds with our voice that can be a mixture of high sounds and low sounds
- lullaby: a gentle, soothing song to help us sleep
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Singing softly is easier and requires less effort.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Singing softly can help the listener to feel relaxed. Soft singing can be useful at times like bedtime, or when we want to feel calm.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'dynamics'
how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Singing softly is easier and requires less effort. Correction: Soft singing requires the same breath control as louder singing. The warm-ups and the breathing exercise help prepare for this.
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