1. Lesson 13 CREATIVE SINGGING THE ART OF SINGING Objectives: After doing though this lesson you should be able to; 1. enumerate the different pointers to remember while singing. 2. practice the different points when singing. 3. express one’s feeling while singing. NEXT CONTENTS PREVIOUS 14 15 Lesson 16 17

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12. TEMPO is the speed of the composition. An unsuitable tempo can ruin a song. The composer or editor usually indicates by words (usually in Italian) or metronome marks what he considers as the proper tempo. But while the printed marks are present to guide the singer, these marks are merely suggestions and he must finally sing the song at a tempo which permits him to sing tone correctly, distinctly and appropriately. Here is a list of terms commonly used to indicate tempo. Largo – very slow Adagio – slow Andante – walking pace Andantino a little faster than andante Allegretto – moderately fast Allegro – fast Presto – very fast Accelerando – gradually becoming faster Ritardando – gradually becoming slower NEXT CONTENTS PREVIOUS

13. DYNAMICS refer to the loudness or softness of the music. Here are some dynamic marks: pppmpmffffdim. pianissimo piano mezzo piano mezzo forte forte fortissimo crescendo decrescendo diminuendo very soft softhaft softhaft loud loud very loud gradually becoming louder gradually becoming softer gradually becoming softer MOOD MARKS Animato – with spirit Dolce – sweetly Sostenuto – sustained Maestoso - majestically Vivace – vivaciously NEXT CONTENTS PREVIOUS

16. 1. Analyze each phrase for color and mood. Is it sad, gay, or quiet? 2. In general sing the end of the phrase softer than the rest. NEXT CONTENTS PREVIOUS