P2 - C1

Improvise rhythmic and melodic phrases freely or within given structures, individually or as part of a group

Ask learners to improvise vocal sounds and phrases freely in response to a picture or story.

Ask learners to sing short question-and-answer phrases with each other and/or with the teacher in a variety of styles:

  • helping them to experiment with patterns and discuss the musical effects
  • encouraging them to shape the improvisation within a simple structure
  • aiming to generate a particular mood or atmosphere
  • providing opportunities for them to perform to each other

Learners should try to make question-and-answer phrases sound as if they are part of the same ‘conversation’.

Ask learners to improvise simple melodies using call and response, with increasing expectation of accuracy in terms of rhythm, dynamics and intonation. Develop the activity in the same way as the one above.

It is often helpful if learners aim to create a particular mood or atmosphere in their improvisations.

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