Leeav and Emily take you through the body percussion movements and rhythm, and then show you how to put it all together with the melody and lyrics.
A capella Music performed just by singers and without any other instruments Percussion: Percussion instruments are a type of musical instrument that make sounds by tapping, slapping, scraping or shaking.
Rhythm Rhythm is the particular pattern of notes in a song. To find the rhythm of a song, hum the song silently in your head while you clap your hands for every note. In the song Bring Me Little Water Sylvie, there are two different rhythms to follow: there is the rhythm of the words that you sing, and the rhythm that you create using body percussion. Can you clap out both rhythms?
Body Percussion Body Percussion describes music that is created by using your hands, feet and body to tap, slap, and scrape.
1.0 Artistic Perception Listen to, Analyze, and Describe Music 1.4 Describe music according to its elements, using terminology of music.
2.0 Creative Expression Apply Vocal and Instrumental Skills 2.1 Sing a varied repertoire of music from diverse cultures, including rounds, descants, and songs with ostinatos, alone and with others.
3.0 Historical and Cultural Context Diversity of Music 3.3 Sing and play music from diverse cultures and time periods.
4.0 Aesthetic Valuing Analyze and Critically Assess 4.1 Use specific criteria when judging the relative quality of musical performances. Derive Meaning 4.2 Describe the characteristics that make a performance a work of art.
5.0 Connections, Relationships, and Applications Connections and Applications 5.1 Identify and interpret expressive characteristics in works of art and music. 5.2 Integrate several art disciplines (dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts) into a well-organized presentation or performance. 5.3 Relate dance movements to express musical elements or represent musical intent in specific music. Careers and Career-Related Skills 5.4 Evaluate improvement in personal musical performances after practice or rehearsal.
Performing
Responding
Connecting
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and Collaboration
Flexibility and Adaptability
Initiative and Self Direction
Leadership and Responsibility
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Productivity and Accountability