Super Fun And Super Fast Music Reading Exercises For Young Singers

Learning music and developing vocal skills can be an exciting journey for young singers. While practice and dedication are essential, it's also crucial to make the learning process enjoyable. In this article, we will explore some super fun and super fast music reading exercises that can help young singers enhance their musicality and reading proficiency.

1. Musical Scavenger Hunt

Turn music reading into an adventurous game by creating a musical scavenger hunt. Write down different musical notes on small pieces of paper and hide them around the room. Provide the young singers with a sheet of paper and ask them to find and identify as many notes as they can within a time limit. Each correct note they find earns them a point. This activity not only improves their note recognition but also adds an element of excitement to the learning process.

2. Melody Match

This exercise focuses on enhancing the singers' ability to recognize and match melodies. Prepare a set of short melodic phrases using various intervals. Divide the phrases into pairs and shuffle them. The young singers must match the correct pairs by identifying the corresponding melodies. This activity trains their ear for melodic patterns and improves their overall musical perception.

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3. Rhythm Relay

Rhythm is an essential aspect of music, and developing a strong sense of rhythm is vital for singers. Conduct a rhythm relay where the singers form teams. Each team will have to correctly clap or tap out a given rhythmic pattern before passing it on to the next team member. This exercise not only enhances their rhythmic accuracy but also fosters teamwork and cooperation among the young singers.

4. Note Dominoes

Transform the classic game of dominoes into a music reading exercise. Create a set of dominoes with different musical notes on each side. The young singers must match the correct notes to create a chain of musical phrases. This game helps them practice note recognition and reinforces their understanding of musical notation while adding a competitive element.

5. Sight-Singing Surprise

Surprise the young singers with a sight-singing challenge. Choose a short piece of music and let them practice it individually. During the next session, randomly select a singer to sight-sing the piece in front of others. This exercise encourages quick thinking and helps young singers build confidence in their sight-singing abilities. They will learn to read and perform music on the spot, improving their overall musicianship.

6. Musical Mad Libs

Engage young singers' creativity and knowledge of music theory through musical Mad Libs. Prepare a set of sentences with missing musical terms such as notes, dynamics, or scales. The singers fill in the blanks with appropriate musical terms, creating unique and often humorous compositions. This activity reinforces their understanding of musical concepts while encouraging them to apply their knowledge in a fun and engaging way.

7. Singing Charades

Incorporate acting and singing to enhance the young singers' expression and interpretation skills. Write down the names of various musical genres, songs, or emotions on small pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. Each singer picks a paper and must express the chosen word through their physical movements and singing. This exercise encourages performers to connect with the music and convey emotions effectively, making the learning experience more enjoyable and memorable.

Music reading exercises do not have to be dull and tedious. By introducing these super fun and super fast activities, young singers can enjoy their musical journey while honing their skills and musicality. Engaging their creativity, fostering teamwork, and adding an element of surprise all contribute to a more exciting and effective learning process. So, let's make music reading fun and transformative for young singers!

Sight Singing Superhero: Super Fun and Super Fast Music Reading Exercises for Young Singers

by Nikki Loney([Print Replica] Kindle Edition)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	8146 KB
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Print length	:	243 pages
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Sight Singing is Fun... Okay, learning to read music takes time and effort - but when you break it down into small, simple activities, include visual play-based music games and cheer your young singers to victory - It can be a fun part of a voice lesson. And your students will become sight singing superheroes in no time!Sight Singing Superhero Activities:* tonic Sol-fa (moveable DO)* note naming drills* rhythm reading (clapping & counting)* interval identification* 2-bar sight singing drills* note name and moveable DO flashcards (for fun games and activities)"We started the sight singing last week. Lots of kids had success immediately! And....they had fun!" ~ P. Parker Schafer