KS3 · Music · Year 7
Performing a spiritual in unison
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Your learning goal
I can sing two different spirituals in unison, focusing on breathing and posture.
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What you’ll learn
I can sing two different spirituals in unison, focusing on breathing and posture.
Key learning points
- Good singing breaths are required to support the air when singing.
- Good singing breaths are low, even and sustained.
- Learning to sing a song in unison.
Words to know
- singing breath
- a deep breath that is low, even and sustained; this supports airflow from the diaphragm when singing
- tone
- the sound quality of the voice when singing; a good tone comes from good breath support
- unison
- the name given to music where everyone sings the same thing at the same time
- singing posture
- the best posture for singing with feet apart, knees slightly bent, arms by your sides and head lifted
Common mistakes
Breathing does not affect musical quality.
Supporting singing with singing breaths supports intonation (singing in tune) and tone quality.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Regularly check for raised shoulders, tight throats, or rushed breathing and reset with a calm model.