create musical sounds with our voice that can be a mixture of high sounds and low sounds music with words

the voice we use when we talk to each other

My singing voice

Music

This unit helps pupils to discover the difference between their speaking, or chanting, and singing voice. Through a diverse range of echo and call and response songs pupils will begin to pitch match songs that use an age appropriate small range of notes. 

Start with singing: finding my singing voice

when we are creating musical sounds using high and low sounds

the voice we use when we are talking to each other 

When we are chanting, are we using our singing voice or our speaking voice?

because we need to make sure everyone is joining in. 

because we need to make sure we are singing really loudly. 

because we have muscles in our throat that we need to keep strong and healthy. 

Why do we need to warm up before we sing?

When tapped on the shoulder on which word in Hickety Tickety Bumblebee does it mean it is your turn to sing on your own?

When we are singing and playing instruments together, we are making...

True or false. We can use our voice in many different ways. 

Start singing straight away as soon as you hear the teacher singing.

Watch, listen, then join in when you feel ready.

Clap really loudly to show you are enjoying the song.

How do you think you will learn new songs best? 

your whole body to think about how you stand, breath and sing safely

When you are singing, what part of your body are you using?

Starter Quiz