Afterwards, I divide them evenly into groups and remind them not to touch the instruments until I say.
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Then I go around to each station and demonstrate how to play each instrument. Then after they’ve watched the whole thing, we break down the rhythm patterns for each instrument with clapping. Next, I show them the Youtube video (shown below) and ask them to observe the instrument parts. Bell will take away!” Whatever your rules are regarding instruments, be clear and consistent. I always say the most important rule about the instruments is to not touch, or play, the instruments until I say.
It’s also important to be clear about instrument expectations early on. Then I explain that we’ll be playing rhythmic patterns with the instruments around the room. When the students walk in, start class by reviewing the song, movements and steady beat. This is a great way for me to assess student’s ability to keep a steady beat.īe sure to prep class by having 3 instrument stations set up: drums, xylophones (only D & A bars are needed) and shakers. We play this game until each student has a turn playing the djembe. Then I choose one student at a time to play the steady beat on the djembe in the center of the circle, while the rest of them sing and demonstrate movements. I explain that the djembe is a drum from Africa, which is where the song “Kye Kye Kule is from! I demonstrate how to use the djembe, by sitting down and leaning in to the knees and playing with a relaxed hand in the center of the drum.
Once they are in the circle, put the djembe in the center of the circle along with a chair. I usually use the “Make a Circle” song from Quaver. Practice the song a few times while leading them with the movements.
If you have Quaver, there is a version of this song that includes the pronunciation and movements. This is a call and response song so after every line, students will echo you. Once we’ve “landed” in Africa, I have them stand up and learn the melody & movement. Week 1: Teach Melody, Movement & Steady Beatįirst, I tell my students that we are taking a trip to Ghana, Africa! I pull up a map of Africa to show them where we are going, then we buckle up our seatbelts and pretend like we’re flying on an airplane. I also spread this lesson out to 2 class periods so that we can thoroughly learn the song/dance before we add the instrumentation. I usually teach this song to my 1st and 2nd graders since we get deeper into more complex rhythms and instrument technique. Bell!!!” So I am confident that you and your students will also go crazy for “Kye Kye Kule.” This song is perfect for teaching rhythm, movement, instrument etiquette, and singing technique. After I taught this song last week, a 1st grader exclaimed, “I am CRAZY about this song, Mrs.
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