Cultural and Creative Arts - Junior Secondary 2

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Junior Secondary School 2

Age: 13 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

Topic: SINGING

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

I.) Explain the meaning of singing

II.) Identify the types of singing voice

III.) Define Tonic Solfa

IV.) Recite tonic Solfa of Nigeria National Anthem

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 singing and explains some of the singing voices	Students listens attentively to the teacher
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher explain the meaning of the concept tonic Solfa and guide students to recite the tonic Solfa of Nigeria National Anthem	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

SINGING

The meaning of singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often accompanied by melody, rhythm, and sometimes lyrics, for the purpose of artistic expression, communication, or entertainment. Singing can convey emotions, tell stories, or simply provide enjoyment to listeners.

Types of singing voice

There are several types of singing voices, categorized based on vocal range, tessitura (the most comfortable range), and timbre. The main types include:

Soprano: The highest female voice, typically ranging from middle C to high C.
Mezzo-soprano: A female voice with a range between soprano and contralto, often singing roles that require depth and warmth.
Contralto: The lowest female voice, with a rich, dark timbre, often singing roles of older or more mature characters.
Countertenor: A male voice with a range similar to that of a mezzo-soprano or contralto, often achieved through falsetto or head voice.
Tenor: The highest male voice, typically ranging from B2 to A4, often singing lead roles in operas and musicals.
Baritone: A male voice with a range between tenor and bass, often versatile and able to sing a wide variety of roles.
Bass: The lowest male voice, typically ranging from E2 to E4, often singing roles of authority, villains, or older characters.

Tonic Solfa

Tonic solfa is a method of naming musical notes using solfège syllables, which are "Do," "Re," "Mi," "Fa," "Sol," "La," and "Ti." It's a system commonly used in teaching music theory and sight-singing, providing a way to understand and vocalize musical pitches relative to a tonic or key center.

Tonic Solfa of Nigeria National Anthem

Arise, O compatriots,

s d’ s d’ m’ s’

Nigeria’s call obey

m’ f’ m’ r’ r’ d’

To serve our fatherland

s d’ s d’ m’ s’

With love and strength and faith

m’ f’ m’ r’ r’ d’

The labour of our heroes past

r’ r’ m’ f’ r’ m’ f’ s’

Shall never be in vain

s’ l’ s’ f’ m’ r’

To serve with heart and might

d’ s’ s’ s’ m’ l’

One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity

r’ r’ m’ f’ r’ l’ s’ f’ m’ r’ r’ d’

Verse 2

Oh God of creation,

s d’ s d’ m’ s’

Direct our noble cause

m’ f’ m’ r’ r’ d’

Guide our leader’s right

s d’ s d’ m’ s’

Help our youth the truth to know

m’ m’ f’ m’ r’ r’ d’

In love and honesty to grow

r’ r’ m’ f’ r’ m’ f’ s’

And living just and true

s’ l’ s’ f’ m’ r’

Great lofty heights attain

d’ s’ s’ s’ m’ l’

To build a nation where peace

r’ r’ m’ f’ r’ l’ s’

And justice shall reign

f’ m’ r’ r’ d’

EVALUATION: 1. What is singing?

Define Tonic Solfa
Mention 5 types of Tonic Solfa.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positive

Cultural and Creative Arts - Junior Secondary 2 - Singing