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Goodness of God in Harmony

Choral Skills: Singing in Parts

Day 34of 180
Week 7of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to sing harmony parts in 'Goodness of God'

2

Understand basic principles of part singing

3

Reflect on God's faithfulness through music

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:5

“For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, abundant in loving kindness to all who call on you.”

— Psalm 86:5 (WEB)

Connects directly to the song's theme of God's goodness and faithfulness

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Harmony Tracks
  • Printed lyrics sheet
  • Quiet space for singing
  • Water bottle
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Briefly review previous day's partner singing skills

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about singing different parts yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduction to harmony singing with 'Goodness of God'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • What harmony means in music
  • How different vocal parts work together
  • Listening skills for part singing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does harmony remind us of how God's people work together?
  • What makes a good harmony?
3Activity: Harmony Exploration (12 min)
singing

Learn harmony parts for 'Goodness of God'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to full song recording
  2. Practice melody part first
  3. Introduce harmony part slowly
  4. Combine parts gradually
  5. Use BibleMouse Harmony Tracks for guidance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing with track, focus on one part

Challenge: Try creating additional harmony part

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on musical learning and God's goodness

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging about singing harmony?
  • How does this song show God's love?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about blending voices in a choir

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Harmony singing requires careful listening and cooperation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with learning process
  • Encourage active listening
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying on own part while others sing differently

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to maintain part while hearing other voices

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record family harmony performance
  • Create hand motions to accompany song
  • Discuss biblical themes of unity and harmony

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