KS3 · Music · Year 7
Performing a partner song
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Your learning goal
I can sing a three-part partner song, considering singing posture and good breathing.
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What you’ll learn
I can sing a three-part partner song, considering singing posture and good breathing.
Key learning points
- Singing posture is the best posture for singing with feet apart, knees slightly bent, arms by your sides and head lifted
- Unison is a musical texture where everyone sings the same thing at the same time.
- A partner song is when more than one melody is layered on top of each other to create harmony.
Words to know
- singing posture
- the best posture for singing with feet apart, knees slightly bent, arms by your sides and head lifted
- partner song
- when more than one melody is layered on top of each other to create harmony
- melody
- the main tune or recognisable part in a piece of music
- anacrusis
- the opening note or notes of a phrase which start before the first beat of the bar (also called a pickup)
Common mistakes
When we are singing different things, we should block out the sound of the groups to concentrate on our own part.
In a partner song, each melody is equally important, so we need to listen carefully to enjoy the harmony and ensure that each part can be heard.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Start by practising each part separately until the pupils can sing the anacrusis entries accurately and hold the part comfortably with the accompaniment. Gradually combine the parts, building confidence.