Cultural and Creative Arts - Junior Secondary 2 - Voice training

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Junior Secondary School 2

Age: 13 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

Topic: VOICE TRAINING

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define voice training

II.) Identify the classes of voice training

III.) Explain the meaning of voice range

IV.) Give the categories of voice range

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of voice training and discuss the classes of voice training

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the meaning of voice range and identify the categories of voice range.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

VOICE TRAINING

Voice refers to the sound produced by vibration of the vocal cords, used in speech or singing. It's a primary means of communication for humans.

Classes of voice training

Voice classification into arts refers to categorizing voices based on their range, timbre, and tessitura (comfortable range). The main classifications are:

  1. Soprano: The highest female voice type, typically with a bright and agile quality. Sopranos often sing the melody in choral music and opera.
  2. Alto: The lower female voice type, known for its richness and depth. Altos often provide harmonies and support in choral music.
  3. Tenor: The highest male voice type, characterized by its clarity and ability to reach high notes with ease. Tenors often take lead roles in opera and musical theater.
  4. Bass: The lowest male voice type, known for its resonance and power. Basses provide a solid foundation in choral music and often portray authoritative characters in opera and theater.

Voice Range

Voice range refers to the span of pitches a person can comfortably produce with their voice, from the lowest note to the highest. It's determined by factors like vocal cord length, flexibility, and overall vocal technique.

A person's voice range can vary greatly depending on their vocal training, genetics, and natural abilities. Vocalists often work to expand their range through exercises and techniques that improve flexibility and control over their voice.

Voice range is typically divided into several categories, including:

  1. Tessitura: The range of pitches where a singer's voice feels most comfortable and resonant.
  2. Chest voice: The lower part of a singer's range, typically associated with a thicker, more full-bodied sound.
  3. Head voice: The higher part of a singer's range, characterized by a lighter, more airy quality.
  4. Mixed voice: The area of overlap between chest and head voice, where singers can blend the qualities of both registers seamlessly.

EVALUATION: 1. What is voice training?

  1. Mention 4 classes of voice training
  2. Identify 4 categories of voice range.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively