Articulation and diction
- Sing with clear diction, focusing on crisp consonants and clear, open vowel sounds
Demonstrate to learners how to sing with clear diction, with precise beginnings and endings of words and open vowels.
Introduce some tongue-twisters. Learners first say them, and then sing them clearly on a monotone or to a simple melodic pattern.
Tongue-twisters can be used in all the Programmes of Study.
Encourage learners to make up their own tongue-twisters and add their own simple tunes, using the first five notes of the major scale.
Ensure that learners recite clearly the words of each song with understanding and expression.
As learners become aware of the meaning of words, they should be able to focus on how this will influence where they breathe.
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