Gregorian Chant, good example of unison singing (KS1) and consistent texture (KS2). More detailed teacher notes can also be found at www.m4t.org/listen%201-1%20gregorian%20chant.htm

This shows different techniques that can be used when two vocalists share a rap, including drop-outs in the mix. The lyrics include examples of internal rhyming and double time flow. The time signature is unusual for rap, involving triplet patterns. This, along with the whistle sample, give the song a folky feel.

Curriculum area: Listening and understanding

Main focus: rap vocal techniques, triplets

Possible learning outcomes: pupils recognise various ways in which two vocalists can make a vocal texture more interesting

This Mix and Match resource is one of a range of resources relating to track 05 Rasti Bore of the Saydisc 'Listen To This, KS3' world music recordings. Or it could be used in conjunction with any piece that uses a drone.

The 3 excerpts in the top row all play drones (on different notes). The 3 excerpts in the bottom row all play melodies (in different keys). The task is to match each drone to the melody it fits with best. Users are encouraged to sing the drone note as they test it against the different melodies.

Tone set from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart.

Piece from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart. Uses solfa notes mi, re and do in C major.

Song from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart. Using notes from Do diatonic.

2 part song for pleasure from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart.

Song from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart. Using notes from Do Pentatonic with extensions.

2 part song for pleasure from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart.

2 part song for pleasure from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart.