P4 - D4
Memorise a variety of songs from their repertoire in different styles and traditions, featuring a range of musical devices and structures
Encourage learners to read music without singing it, as another way to help with memorising songs.
Ask learners to memorise short songs or sections of music this way, then sing them without using the music, with or without an accompaniment.
This is a challenging activity that depends on internalising the music, making links to notation and memorising patterns and structures.
As an aid to memorisation, ask learners to imagine singing the piece with their eyes closed, including all performance details.
Try to include some aspect of memorising in each lesson.
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A Common Approach