Topic: Singing (Meaning, Running Scale, and Pitch Identification)
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts (Music)
Class: JSS 2
Introduction
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. It is a fundamental part of music where the human voice functions as a natural musical instrument. By controlling breath and vocal cords, a singer creates melodies that express emotions and stories.
Key Points
1. Meaning of Singing
- Singing is the rhythmic use of the voice to create melodic sounds.
- It differs from speaking because it requires sustained vowels and specific variations in pitch (highness or lowness).
2. Running the Scale
- A scale is a sequence of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch.
- In the Nigerian curriculum, we focus on the Diatonic Scale using Sol-fa notation: Doh, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Doh.
- Ascending Scale: Singing from the lowest note to the highest note (Doh to High Doh).
- Descending Scale: Singing from the highest note back down to the lowest note (High Doh to Low Doh).
- Running scales helps a singer improve vocal range and flexibility.
3. Pitch Identification
- Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a musical sound.
- High Pitch: Sounds that are "thin" or "sharp" (e.g., a whistle or a soprano voice).
- Low Pitch: Sounds that are "deep" or "heavy" (e.g., a bass drum or a bass voice).
- Identification: This is the ability of a singer to recognize a specific note and reproduce it accurately. It is essential for singing "in tune" (on key) rather than "off-key."
Brief Summary
Singing is the musical use of the human voice. To sing effectively, a student must master running the scale (moving through notes like Doh, Re, Mi) and pitch identification (distinguishing between high and low sounds). These core skills ensure that a singer maintains melody and harmony.
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