Melody will take us on a journey from Colombia to Trinidad to meet our next performer, Etienne. Use SG19, SG20 and SG21 to meet Etienne and prepare students to learn about calypso. Genre Overview Calypso traces its roots to West Africa in the 1600s, drawing on traditions of social commentary and improvisational lyrics in song….
Aim: What are the characteristic rhythms of calypso? Summary: Students learn to sing the chorus to “Mary Ann” and explore calypso rhythms with found percussion instruments. Materials: percussion instruments made from everyday objects, Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: ESGMK-2.CR.1, ESGMK-2.PR.1, ESGMK-2.PR.2, ESGMK-2.RE.1, ESGMK-2.RE.2, ESGMK-2.RE.3, ESGMK-2.CN.1, ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.6, MGK-2.7, MGK-2.8,…
Aim: How is rhyme used in calypso lyrics? Summary: Students learn to sing and dance to “J’ouvert Barrio,” and explore rhyme in calypso lyrics. Materials: Long stick or bar (for limbo), Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: ESGMK-2.CR.2, ESGMK-2.PR.1, ESGMK-2.PR.2, ESGMK-2.RE.1, ESGMK-2.RE.2, ESGMK-2.RE.3, ESGMK-2.CN.1, ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.6, MGK-2.7, MGK-2.8, MGK-2.9 Vocabulary: chipping,…
