Year 1 - Music
Singing stronger and feeling energised
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 strong singing voice to suit a song without shouting.
Key Notes
- We can use our louder singing voice safely and without shouting.
- Singing strongly suits some songs more than others.
- We can choose our dynamics based on how the song makes us feel.
- Loud singing can make us feel joyful and energetic.
- We can feel energised by adding actions to our songs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- dynamics: how loudly or quietly the music is played or sung
- strong: strong and loud are both words we use to describe a louder dynamic
- soft: soft and quiet are both words we use to describe a quieter dynamic
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Singing loudly means using our shouting voice.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
We can use our louder singing voice safely and without shouting. Singing strongly suits some songs more than others.
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 loudly means using our shouting voice. Correction: Singing loudly should be a controlled, projected sound that avoids shouting.
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