Ep. 30 - Rounds and Partner Songs – Part 1
Welcome to Episode 30 of the Welcome to Music Podcast!
In Part 1 of our Rounds & Partner Songs series, Susie explores some fun and accessible ways to introduce children to singing in parts. We begin with Fruity Samba, a lively two-part round written by Susie & Phil, before moving into the wonderful Charlie Chaplin, which can build into an exciting four-part round.
We then explore Make New Friends and Sing, Sing Together, two beautiful melodies that can be sung independently and as rounds before being combined as partner songs.
Finally, we travel to West Africa with Funga Alafia and Obwisana, exploring how these songs can be used individually and as rounds and brought together as partner songs.
Throughout the episode, Susie shares practical ideas for gradually moving children from confident unison singing into rounds and independent part-singing, while developing listening, concentration, pitch, harmony and ensemble skills.
Read the accompanying Episode 30 blog for teaching ideas, background information, colourful resources, music notation and activities to use with your children.