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By learning you will teach;
by teaching you will understand.
- Latin Proverb

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How to Teach a Song

 

Introduction

 

·         Tell the group the title of the song.

·         If you can give a little of the background history of the song, it

      adds interest.

·         Tell your singers the story contained in the song.

·         Suggest what mood you would like to create in the song you

      are going to teach.

 

 

Methods of Teaching

 

·         Present the song by singing it through.

·         A recording or tape may be a help.

·         Next, say the words, first in poetic style, then in the rhythm of

      the music.

·         Learn the tune by singing it line by line.

·         Then sing the whole tune, putting the melody and words

      together.

 

 

Song Interpretation

 

·         The most important thing in singing is to “tell a story.”

·         The words must be clearly enunciated and endings are so

      important.

·         Begin to phrase your song.

·         Change your tone color to suit the words and mood.

·         Work for a good unified sound.

·         Try to blend the voices to sound as one.

·         Encourage singers to listen to the person on either side of them

      and keep their musical sounds alike.

·         The leader must give an accurate tempo.

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.
- Albert Einstein