Singing - Grade 4 Music Revision Notes

• Singing With Expressions
  • Dynamics
  • Articulation
  • English National Anthem
• Music Costumes
  • Examples of Costumes

Singing With Expressions

• Expressions is someone's feelings. Someone can be sad, serious, happy, laughing, Angry, wondering, wow

Dynamics

• When we sing loudly or softly. We are always singing with dynamics. Song can be sang loudly or smoothly

Articulation

• Singing smoothly or in a detached manner which is called articulation
• Is the speed of the song or beat. it can be low or fast.

The Main Voices in a Choir

1. Bass - Men
2. Tenor - Boys
3. Alto - Women
4. Soprano - Girls
5. Barrytone - All

English National Anthem

Stanza 1

O God of all creation
Bless this our land and nation
Justice be our shield and defender
May we dwell in unity
Peace and liberty
Plenty be found within our borders.

Stanza 2

Let one and all arise
With hearts both strong and true
Service be our earnest endeavour
And our homeland of Kenya
Heritage and splendour
Firm may we stand to defend.

Stanza 3 

Let all with one accord
In common bond united
Build this our nation together
And the glory of Kenya
The fruit of our labour
Fill every heart with thanksgiving.

Music Costumes

Costumes are dresses and clothes we wear in a certain function. During music, costumes are put on to match tthe song, season, dance or message

Examples of Costumes

1. Sisal skirts
2. Lesos or Kitenges
3. Hide and skin clothes
4. Animal's skin(hat)
5. Jingles
6. Colours
7. Beads and necklaces
8. Leafs clothes