Study Guides

Unit Summary

This unit brings together a diverse range of songs chosen to enable successful singing in two simple parts. Through listening and singing, pupils learn how canon, specifically rounds and partner songs, are used to build layers of sound in songs.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to hold your part with confidence in a performance, singing at the right time with accuracy and a steady pulse.

Key Notes

• It is important to warm up before a performance as it helps us to feel like we're performing as an ensemble.
• Rehearsing helps us feel confident and prepared, so we are ready to perform our best.
• Watching the conductor is important because they help us follow the steady pulse and keep us together in time.
• Performances should be engaging and accurate because we want the audience to see the best work we can do.

Vocabulary To Learn

• rehearse: to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
• pulse: the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
• performance: presenting our work in front of others
• conductor: a person who directs musicians or singers
• audience: a group of people listening to or watching our performance

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• If we've rehearsed our songs, we don't need to warm up for a performance.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Following a conductor when singing rounds Study Guide
• Partner songs as a singing structure Study Guide
• Rehearsing rounds and partner songs Study Guide
• Rounds as a singing structure Study Guide
• Singing partner songs Study Guide