Challenge 5
Sing a Song or Play an Instrument About Wild Animals that Have Unique Paws or Claws
為擁有獨特爪子的野生動物創作歌曲或演奏樂器
general overview
概覽
耗時
挑戰目標
學習
資源
耗時
Approximate length of time the challenge should take: 2-5hrs, over a period of 1-2 weeks
挑戰所需的大致時間:2-5小時,分1-2週進行
挑戰目標
- Learn a song that features wild animals that have unique paws/claws, nature, or sustainability
- Search the web for a song that you like and suits your vocal type
- Make sure your intonation is good, the pitches are accurate
- Record yourself using a mic/camera, or smartphone, or tablet
- 學習一首以擁有獨特爪子的野生動物、自然或永續發展為主題的歌曲
- 在網路上搜尋一首你喜歡且適合你聲線類型的歌曲
- 確保你的音調準確、音高精準
- 使用麥克風/相機、智慧型手機或平板電腦錄製自己演唱的影片
學習
- English Language and Literacy 英語文學
- Music 音樂
- Musicality 音樂素養
- Emotions and Sound 情緒和聲音
- Multimedia and Editing Skills 多媒體與剪輯能力
- Performance Skills 表演技巧
資源
- Access to technology 接觸科技
- Audiovisual recordings like Smartphone or tablet 影音錄製裝置(例如智慧手機或平板電腦)
Sing
唱歌
Sing
唱歌
為擁有獨特爪子的野生動物、自然或可持續發展譜曲
Play an Instrument
樂器
Play an Instrument
樂器
耗時
挑戰目標
學習
資源
耗時
Approximate length of time the challenge should take: 2-5hrs, over a period of 1-2 weeks
挑戰所需的大致時間:2-5小時,分1-2週進行
挑戰目標
- Learn a music piece that features wild animals that have unique paws/claws, nature, or sustainability
- Search the web for a music piece that you like and suits your instrument type
- Make sure your tone is good, the notes are accurate
- Record yourself using a mic/ camera, smartphone, or tablet
- 學習一首以野生動物獨特爪足、自然生態或永續發展為主題的樂曲
- 在網絡上搜尋符合你喜好且適合你樂器類型的樂曲
- 確保您的音色優美、音準精準
- 使用麥克風/攝影機、智慧型手機或平板裝置錄製演奏
學習
- Music 音樂
- Musicality 音樂素養
- Emotions and Sound 情感和聲音
- Multimedia and Editing Skills 多媒體與剪輯能力
- Performance Skills 表演技能
資源
- Access to technology 接觸科技
- Audiovisual recordings like Smartphone or tablet 影音錄製裝置(例如智慧手機或平板電腦)
outline of task
任務大綱
Lesson 1. Exploring Songs and Choosing Your Voice
探索歌曲與尋找你的聲音
Sing a song: Choose a song that features wild animals that have unique paws/claws, nature, or sustainability. Participants can sing individually or in a school choir.
唱一首歌:選擇一首以擁有獨特爪子的野生動物、自然或永續發展為主題的歌曲。參與者可選擇個人獨唱或以學校合唱團形式演唱。
- Part of your world – Little Mermaid
- Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat from Disney’s The Aristocats
- “The Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book
- Paws and Claws from MelodyKids
- Prince, Song Of The Heart from Happy Feet
- I Wan’na Be Like You from The Jungle Book
- I Am The Earth by Glym Lehmann sung by students of Shrewsbury International School HK
- Look Into Their Eyes – Cary Ratcliff
- ok!choir: “Wolf At The Door” by Radiohead
- Senior Choir’s Year End Performance 1 The Rhino Song
- 6th Grade Choir – Hakuna Matata
- “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King
Play an instrument: Choose a music piece that features wild animals that have unique paws/claws, nature, or sustainability. Participants can play a piece on an instrument.
演奏樂器:選擇一首以擁有獨特爪子的野生動物、自然或可持續發展為主題的樂曲。參與者可使用樂器演奏該樂曲。
- Try Everything (Zootopia)) | Angelica Hale Friday Night Live
- How Far I’ll Go (Piano cover by Kaycee) | Kaycee & Rachel in Wonderland
- The Bare Necessities (Disney’s Jungle Book) – 7-Year-Old Claire Crosby with Her Ukulele
- I Wanna Be Like You (Full Version) – Scott Bradlee Plays Disney Piano
- The little mermaid (Disney) – Part of your world – Classical Guitar Cover
- Deanna Plays “Strangers Like Me” from the movie “Tarzan”
- Disney’s MOANA – We Know The Way (Piano Cover)
- Let’s all sing like the birdies sing – children’s version
- When I see an elephant fly, piano solo
Lesson 2. Understanding the Heart of the Music
探索歌曲的核心精神
Lesson 1. Exploring Songs and Choosing Your Voice
探索歌曲與尋找你的聲音
- Research the meaning and context of their chosen song.
- Analyze the song’s rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and phrasing.
- Reflect on how to convey the song’s message and emotions through their
performance.
- 研究所選歌曲的含義與背景。
- 分析歌曲的節奏、速度、力度與樂句處理。
- 反思如何透過表演傳達歌曲的訊息與情感。
Lesson 3. Finding Your Voice: Bringing Emotion to the Song
尋找你的聲音:為歌曲注入情感
- Develop singing techniques, focusing on intonation, rhythm, and dynamics.
- Practice expressing emotions and connecting with the audience through their performance.
- Refine their understanding of the song’s message and prepare for recording.
- What’s the main idea of this music? What messages do you want to convey through your singing or music?
- Understand your voice or instrument.
- What do you feel when you hear this song? How to express your emotions when singing or playing your instrument?
- How to engage listeners and keep them with you?
- How to make the most impact?
- Make sure each section of the choir is in balance with the other and the main melody is more prominent.
Remember! You want your listeners to feel their emotions! If they feel their emotions when they listen to your song, it means you have succeeded!
- 培養歌唱技巧,著重音準、節奏與力度控制
- 練習透過表演傳達情感並與觀眾建立連結。
- 深化對歌曲內涵的理解,為錄音做準備。
- 這首樂曲的核心思想是什麼?你希望通過歌唱或音樂傳遞哪些訊息?
- 認識你的嗓音或樂器。
- 聆聽此曲時有何感受?如何在演唱或演奏時傳遞情緒?
- 如何吸引聽眾並維持其專注?
- 如何創造最大感染力?
- 確保合唱團各聲部相互平衡,主旋律更為突出。
切記!你希望聽眾能感受自身情感!若聽眾聆聽你的歌曲時產生共鳴,即代表你已成功!
Lesson 4. Preparing to Record Perfecting Your Performance
錄音前準備:優化你的演出
- How to record yourself at home with a mobile phone (Click here to watch!)
Points to remember!
- Set up a recording environment with attention to lighting, acoustics, and visuals.
- Perform and record trial runs of your song, refining your vocal delivery and
emotional expression. - Review and adjust your recordings to improve overall quality.
- Find out as much as you can about the song.
- Think about how you can make an outstanding performance and keep the audience’s attention.
- Wear something bright or in contrast with the background, so you will stand out. Choose a natural background if you can.
- Record a few times, listen and choose the best version.
- Make the listener feel emotions! Then they will protect what they love.
- Have the best audio setup possible. It will affect the quality of your recording.
- 如何在家用手機錄製自己(點此觀看!)
注意事項!
- 搭建錄製環境時需注意光線、聲學與視覺效果。
- 反覆練習並錄製歌曲試演,精進發聲技巧與情感表達。
- 審視並調整錄音內容以提升整體品質。
- 深入鑽研歌曲細節。
- 思考如何呈現精彩演出並吸引觀眾注意力。
- 穿著亮色或與背景形成對比的服裝,使自己更顯眼。若可行,選擇自然背景。
- 多次錄製後聆聽比對,挑選最佳版本。
- 讓聽眾感受情感!如此他們才會守護所愛。
- 盡可能使用最佳音訊設備,這將直接影響錄音品質。
Lesson 5. Celebrating Voices: Sharing and Reflecting
慶祝大家的歌聲:分享與反思
- Share your recorded performances and appreciate your peers’ work.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback on technical and thematic aspects of your recordings.
- Reflect on your learning process and prepare your final submissions.
- 分享您的錄音演出,欣賞同儕的作品。
- 針對錄音的技術層面與主題表現,提供並吸收具建設性的回饋。
- 反思學習歷程,準備最終成果並提交作品。