Round

Sing as a round

Sing as a round

When a group of people sing or play a round they usually sing it an agreed number of times. This means that the group which starts last also finishes last.

  1. Can any song be a round?
  2. What songs are a round?
  3. What are the benefits of singing a round song?

Can any song be a round?

Despite what many people think, not every song can be sung as a round. Rounds are specifically written for this purpose. You want the round to still sound good, which means that you need to be aware of how the melody will interact with itself while overlapping.

What songs are a round?

Songs in a Round

What are the benefits of singing a round song?

Many rounds lend themselves to easy group sight-singing, as they are usually short, melodic, and diatonic. When students sight-sing a round with quick success, they gain confidence in their sight-singing ability.

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