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Stages of Singing
Vocal Development
Vocal Instruction
Video Questions
Potpourri
100
A baby's basic vocal reaction to musical stimulus would be a key character of this singing stage.
What is "Babbling?"
100
This grade level is considered an appropriate time to introduce simple harmony songs.
What is third grade?
100
Male teachers are encouraged to use this voice when working with young or inexperienced students.
What is the falsetto voice?
100
(The child in this video, Isaac, is a non-verbal 8 year-old student with Autism.) This student's performance would be qualified as this Singing Stage.
What is Formal Singing?
100
The most musically acceptable and comfortable range for a given singer.
What is Tessitura?
200
What is "Learned Song?"
200
Boys may experience their first vocal change during this grade level.
What is fourth grade?
200
In this teaching style, children learn song via imitation without notation.
What is teaching by rote?
200
This characteristic would categorize her performance as Learned Song.
What is: -compressed intervals -inability to sing octave
200
Prior to singing, students should be warmed up with these types of exercises.
What are breathing exercises?
300
"WE'RE PLAYING JEOPARDY AND HAVING SO MUCH FUUUUUUUN WE'RE LEARNING COOL STUFF AND WERE SINGING A SONG" would be an example of this early childhood singing stage.
What is "Spontaneous Song?"
300
Children won't be able to sing the interval of an octave until this grade level.
What is second grade?
300
Many teachers tend to overuse this common classroom instrument when teaching children songs.
What is the piano?
300
This song would be appropriate for a choir of this grade level.
What is fifth grade?
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! At this grade level, children can begin to learn two-part songs.
What is fourth grade?
400
"Twinkle twinkle little star H I J K elemenoooOOOOOH SUZANNAH NOW DON'T YOU CRY FOR MEEEEE I - E - I - O" would be an example of this singing stage.
What is "Potpourri?"
400
Between ages 4 and 5, children begin to make the distinction between these two voices.
What are singing and speaking voices?
400
FREE PLAY: List the characteristics of a song which should be checked before choosing a song for your class. (each acceptable answer is worth 50 points)
Some acceptable answers: -Text -Style -Melody -Tessitura -Rhythm -Content
400
This song would be appropriate to introduce to children at this specific grade level.
What is fifth grade?
400
FREE PLAY: List characteristics of Perfect Singing Posture. (Each acceptable answer is worth 50 points)
-Feet flat on the floor -Knees relaxed -Spine lifted/straight -Chest to be slightly raised -Shoulders back -Head held high -Arms and hands hanging by your side (not in pockets)