At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

• identify the source of sounds;

• replicate the sounds heard from different sources;

• use voice and other sources of sound to produce a variety of timbres;

• demonstrate dynamic changes with movements

The learners are able to:

• identify the source of sounds;

• replicate the sounds heard from different sources;

• use voice and other sources of sound to produce a variety of timbres;

• demonstrate dynamic changes with movements

Sing-Along with Papa and Mama

Do you easily recognize the voice of every member of your family even if you can't see who is speaking or who is singing? Can you identify the voice of your mother from the voice of your father? Remember the weekend afternoons that you get to sing videoke with your mother and father? Your mother has a soft and fine voice while your father has a low and strong voice. You enjoy watching and listening to them as they sang. You had fun and you even joined in their singing.

Is it not exciting that you are able to recognize the voices of your mother and father as you sing with them?

Humans have a speaking voice used naturally every day to be able to communicate. 

What is the difference between the speaking voice and the singing voice?

Speaking voice generally uses a low volume and low pitch range. 

Singing voice uses a much wider range of volume and pitch. It has a melody or tune that flows nicely just like the tones that are made by the piano, flute, guitar, and other musical instruments.

In the following illustrations, be able to explain their action.  Talk about the quality of sound for each one.

Singing

What is timbre?

Our voice has a special sound. We use it in many ways like speaking, singing, crying, reciting a poem, whispering, whistling, humming, and shouting. This is what we call tone color or timbre.

Beautiful sounds can be made through our voice, the different parts of our body, and different objects around us.

Listen to the recording that your teacher will play in class. Be ready to identify the different sources of sounds that you will hear. Be quiet and listen carefully. After this, you may imitate the sounds heard using different objects available in the classroom or even just your own body parts.

Examples:

Think and Learn!

Show what you have learned about the lesson by reflecting on the questions below. Put a check mark (✓) in the space provided before your answer.

1. What are the things you can do well with your voice?

___ talk

___ sing

___ shout

___ cry

___ hum

___whisper

2. Will you harm your voice when you shout or cry too much?

___Yes

___No

3. What should you consider when you attempt to do many things with the use of your voice?

___safety

___challenge

___creativity

Activity 1: Hop and Walk with the Sounds Around

You will hear different sounds made by the human voice. Hop around the classroom if you hear a singing or a humming voice. Walk around the classroom if you hear a non-singing voice like talking, crying, laughing, or whispering. Do the movements carefully in class so no one will get hurt.

Listen first before moving.

1. A baby crying

2. A mother singing a lullaby

3. A girl whispering

4. A boy singing

5. A father singing

6. Laughing voices

7. A boy reciting a poem

8. A teacher talking in class

9. A choir singing

10. A priest speaking

Activity 2: Listen Blindly

There are many ways to produce different sounds. With your eyes closed, identify the object that your teacher used to make a sound.

Everybody should be quiet. Listen very carefully.