Year 5 - Music
Vocal improvisation using do, mi, so
Singing together: how songs unite us
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Unit Summary
This unit investigates the power of music to unite people. Pupils explore how song is used in sacred spaces, sports arenas and live concerts. Pupils study songs with unity as their common theme and use the lyrics to guide an effective, emotive performance.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to follow a conductor, singing improvised three note (do, mi, so) phrases in harmony.
Key Notes
- Do is moveable - it can be on any note.
- Singing can sometimes make us nervous, but it is also brilliant at boosting our confidence.
- Singing gives us an opportunity to express ourselves and be creative.
- Different combinations of notes creates different kinds of harmony.
Vocabulary To Learn
- note: a single sound in music
- conductor: a person who directs the performance of an ensemble
- harmony: the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound
- improvise: to create music in the moment, using the voice or instruments, alone or with others
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Do is always the same note.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Do is moveable - it can be on any note. Singing can sometimes make us nervous, but it is also brilliant at boosting our confidence.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'note'
a single sound in music.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Do is always the same note. Correction: This is the case in 'fixed do'. However, at Oak we use 'moveable do'. This means, do can be any note and then all other notes fall into place around it.
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