CHAPTER TWO: SINGING _ ARTS AND SPORTS STD III NOTES
Meaning of singing
Singing is a production of musical sounds using voice
Examples of songs are:
1. Traditional dance songs
2. Choir
3. Dance music
4. Bongo fleva
5. Singeli
6. Taarabu
Proper posture during singing
1. Proper posture during singing is the correct way the singer positions himself or herself.
2. The singer can sing while standing straight, sitting or dancing.
3. Proper posture positions the body correctly for easy breathing.
During singing, the singer should position parts of the body correctly, as follows:
1. The neck should be straight, without rising or bending.
2. The shoulders and arms should be relaxed.
3. The chest and stomach should not be tight.
4. The legs should be spread, without being brought closer together.
Proper breathing during singing
1. Proper breathing helps a singer to sing without cutting off words.
2. Thus, the singer can deliver the message correctly.
3. To breathe properly, the singer should do breathing exercises.
4. An example is breathing in and out slowly.
5. This exercise enables the singer to inhale during singing.
6. When the singer inhales properly, he or she can sing without cutting off words.
Singing in unison
Songs can be sung in unison, two-part voice, three-part voice or four-part voice.
Singing in unison involves the first voice and the main voice of a particular song.
An example is a choir that comprises many people who sing in unison.
Importance of singing
People use songs in different activities to
1. Teach reading, writing and arithmetic skills
2. Motivate people to work, such as in farming
3. Comfort society, for example during disasters
4. Praise people who have done good things in society, for example the president;
5. Entertain people, for example in weddin g ceremonies;
6. Warn people against bad behaviour, for example songs used in storytelling;
7. Promote unity and national identity, for example using the National Anthem;
8. Earn income, for example by selling a song or singing in different events; and
9. Develop speaking skills, for example using children’s songs.
Exercise
1. Mention any five types of songs that are sung in Tanzania.
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2. (a) The music teacher asks choir members to practise breathing everyday before singing. How does the practice help the singers?
(b) What is the importance of proper breathing during singing?
3. What does it mean by singing in unison?
4. (a) Explain the importance of proper posture during singing.
(b) Mention at least three parts of the body that should be in proper posture during singing.
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5. Maweni villagers do not understand the importance of singing in their daily lives. Explain to them any five uses of songs in society.
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