{"id":143440,"date":"2025-11-13T16:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/?p=143440"},"modified":"2026-01-11T14:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T12:25:14","slug":"the-sound-and-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/en\/the-sound-and-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The sound and us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”143257″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”203935″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”583535″]Home<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Toolbox<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 M2 Music and movement<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 The sound and us<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”404764″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”96″ radius=”std” shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_fixed=”yes” shift_y_down=”0″ shift_y_down_fixed=”yes” z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ shadow_responsive=”yes” width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”717966″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”551567″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”2″ style=”light” back_color=”color-202973″ overlay_alpha=”5″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208493″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ heading_semantic=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”498326″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]The sound and us[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”133748″]<\/p>\n

The method involves an exploration of sound and voice that is produced ad hoc as a group. The conductor exercise brings the group together as a choir in which each person finds his\/her own sound of choice and produces it collectively, while the music improvisation is a fun way to be creative with everyday objects and explore the sounds they can produce. Emotion radio brings together these previous exercises focusing on the connection of sounds and certain emotions.<\/p>\n

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10-15<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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13+<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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  • Develop group cohesion<\/li>\n
  • Connect with one\u2019s voice<\/li>\n
  • Explore communal vocalizing<\/li>\n
  • Develop listening skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • A room that is suitable for sitting on the floor, or at least with chairs, and that is sound-proof (to not disturb neighbouring facilities).<\/li>\n
    • For variation: simple percussion instruments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”225735″]Overview<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”107222″]The method involves an exploration of sound and voice that is produced ad hoc as a group. The conductor exercise brings the group together as a choir in which each person finds his\/her own sound of choice and produces it collectively, while the music improvisation is a fun way to be creative with everyday objects and explore the sounds they can produce. Emotion radio brings together these previous exercises focusing on the connection of sounds and certain emotions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209497″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Step-by-Step Instructions:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”165896″]<\/p>\n

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      1. Introduction<\/strong> (5 mins): Explain the purpose of the activity (self-expression through voice, exploring sound and listening together).<\/li>\n
      2. Sound circle <\/strong>(15 min): The group sits or stands in a circle and each person says her\/his name and makes a sound. The next person repeats this and makes her\/his own sound and so on, until the end of the circle. The task can omit the names if the participants already know each other. The name can be said in a normal tone before making the sound or the task can be to \u201csing\u201d one\u2019s name. If one can\u2019t vocalise, it\u2019s OK to write the name out and make a sound using the body or objects\/instruments in the room.<\/li>\n
      3. The conductor exercise<\/strong> (15 min): Participants should choose their own sound using their voice or body parts, different from the previous exercise (e.g. humming, whistling, singing, babbling, clicking, tongue clicking, clapping). They can try it out while walking around the room, then standing with closed eyes, or sitting down. The facilitator then places the group in the form of a choir and explains the rules of the exercise. The facilitator shows hand movements for starting and stopping the sound, as well as making it louder (raising hand) or quieter (lowering hand). The facilitator \u201cconducts\u201d first and then calls upon another person to try. It is done for around 5 to 10 minutes, with 3 to 4 people conducting respectively.<\/li>\n
      4. Unusual jamming <\/strong>(20 min): The facilitator now invites the participants to find everyday objects in the room, like pencils, cups, papers etc. that can produce a sound. They are divided into two groups and each group organizes their sounds together as a band. They can choose rhythm, volume, and explore them like in a jam session. If needed, the facilitator explains the concept of jamming – freely experimenting with rhythm, volume, and timing to create something together without fixed rules. The groups should listen to each other, explore patterns, and organize their sounds into a short performance. After a bit of \u201crehearsing\u201d, one group performs with their sound to the other group and vice versa.<\/li>\n
      5. Emotion Radio<\/strong> (20 min): The group forms a circle again. Now the goal is to produce musical motifs that could represent an emotion. First participants can think a bit about what emotions sound like. The facilitator names various emotions (e.g. fear, anger, sadness, joy) and lets the group harmonize for a bit. They can hum, sing, or make sounds using the objects in the room\/instruments.<\/li>\n
      6. Reflection and evaluation<\/strong> (15 min): After the exercise, participants sit in a circle and briefly reflect on how they feel and how they experienced the exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Reflection Questions:<\/p>\n

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          • How did you like the activities?<\/li>\n
          • How did you connect to others through sound?<\/li>\n
          • What did you learn about your emotions by giving them sound?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            For evaluation, observe participant engagement and reactions. Collect feedback verbally or via a quick survey.<\/p>\n

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            • Create a relaxed atmosphere and remind the participants to let go and have fun.<\/li>\n
            • Lead by your own example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              • If some participants are people who have problems with vocalizing, they can use objects\/instruments instead of voice.<\/li>\n
              • For people with hearing impairments, the facilitator can direct them towards feeling the vibrations and body movement to connect with the rhythm and energy of the music.<\/li>\n
              • The facilitator can bring some simple percussion instruments like the triangle, cymbals, and shakers.<\/li>\n
              • If there is enough time and resources, some instruments can be assembled from different recycled materials, for example: a paper tube filled with some sand\/cobbles and sealed on both sides can become a DIY shaker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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