Slavonic Humming Round

This traditional Slavonic melody is great for:

• Singing in up to 9 parts! (There are 18 entry points to starting this round, however, due to the repeats, by the end there will only be 9 parts.)
• Teaching the rhythmic element 'too' (minim/half note) to older beginners.
• Preparing and practising the melodic elements 'ti' and 'low ti'.
• Experimenting with dynamics. Discuss how when a phrase is repeated in music, the second phrase will often be performed louder or softer. Try this in unison and in canon and consider individually, in groups or as a class which options are the most musical.