Singer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Every singer carries their instrument inside their body. Their voice is the only instrument they can never leave at home!
Through history
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Long ago
People sang songs around fires and at festivals long before anyone wrote music down. Singing was one of the first ways people shared stories.
Tools of the trade
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Microphone
A microphone catches the sound of a singer's voice. It helps the song reach everyone in the room, even in the back row.
A day in the job
- MorningA singer starts the day by humming gently and sipping water. Then they practice the words and tune of a song until every note feels just right.
Words to know
- Melody
- A melody is the tune of a song. It is the part you can hum along to, going up and down like a little walk.
Quiz time
Singers must play a guitar while they sing.