Lesson 1: Healthy Singing – Posture, Breath, and Tone
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate correct posture, controlled breathing, and improved vocal tone.
Why are posture and breathing important for strong singing?
How do they affect tone and pitch?
Posture
Breath support
Diaphragm
Tone
MU:Pr4.1.6a
MU:Cr1.1.6a
Purpose: Strengthen healthy singing habits and improve control.
Description: Students review posture and breathing, then apply them to longer warm-ups and simple singing patterns. Teacher models and gives feedback for improvement.
DOK Level: 2 – Skill/Concept
Use mirrors for posture checks.
Hand on diaphragm for breathing awareness.
Model strong vs weak tone for comparison.
Teacher observes posture, breathing, and tone during warm-ups.
Peer feedback on technique in pairs.