I grew up in rural Southwest Virginia in a little community called Emory. I have always loved music and making things. I am a retired elementary music teacher and currently enjoy teaching private music lessons, leading community singing and creating interactive music exhibits in my music garden. I hope to share these creations with the larger community.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
listening for parts in Dona Nobis Pacem
Today I would like you to listen to "Dona Nobis Pacem". I recorded this last night at Community Singers practice. Listen for low voices and high voices. Listen for three distinct melodies. We sing through the song two times. Can you hear differences between the two? Does it sound like more voices are singing one part than another? Can you find the tonic? Each of the three parts ends on the tonic and two of them start on it. Try to sing along. Tomorrow's lesson will have notation. I didn't put it on today's lesson because I wanted you to listen without the music first. Listening for parts in music will help you be able to sing harmonies by ear.