Intonation
- Sing with more secure intonation
Using vowel sounds, ask learners to practise singing short melodies (incorporating larger intervals) slowly, focusing on accurate pitching.
Encourage learners to listen to and assess their own intonation (in accompanied and unaccompanied singing) in order to help them recognise when they are singing out of tune.
In group lessons, ask learners to listen to each other and assess each other’s intonation.
Make recordings of learners singing. Ask them to listen carefully and comment on the intonation.
Video-recording could be used, but it is vital to check the policy of the school or other organisation you are working in with regards to any form of recording. Children must never be videoed without parental consent and all policies regarding use and storage of recordings must be adhered to.
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