Learning how to recognise intervals and sing them

Activity: "Learning how to recognise intervals and sing them"

Music

• The child has learned to identify and recognize different musical intervals.
• They can sing intervals accurately and match them with corresponding written notation.
• The child has developed a sense of pitch and can distinguish between different intervals by ear.
• They have gained confidence in their singing ability and have improved their overall musical ear training skills.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different musical genres and styles to further enhance their understanding of intervals. They can try singing along to songs from different time periods or cultures to broaden their musical vocabulary. Additionally, improvisation exercises can help them experiment with intervals and develop their own unique style of singing.

Book Recommendations

• The Singing Book: A Guide for Voice Students and Teachers by Meribeth Dayme and Cynthia Vaughn: This book provides comprehensive guidance on vocal technique and includes exercises for interval recognition and singing.
• Sing at First Sight: Foundations in Choral Sight-Singing by Andy Beck, Brian Lewis, and Karen Farnum Surmani: This book focuses on sight-singing skills and includes exercises specifically designed to improve interval recognition and singing.
• Essential Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician by Steve Prosser: This book offers a practical approach to ear training and includes exercises for interval recognition and singing in various musical contexts.