Selecting Song Materials Provided in partnership with MENC Numerous criteria need to be considered when deciding upon the appropriateness of a song for use with students. The following suggestions should all be considered.
Range refers to the lowest and highest notes employed by a song.
Tessitura refers to the range where the majority of the notes lie. These should correspond to the range of the students in a particular class. However, a general guideline is provided below. Look at the treatment of the register lift in the song. A 4 and B 4 -flat or B 4 .