![]() Afterwards, I divide them evenly into groups and remind them not to touch the instruments until I say. 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. Kum Aden de, Kum Aden de, Kum Aden de.If not, you can watch the video below to hear the melody and pronunciation (Scroll down further to see the video). 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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