Ostinatos, Call and Response, and Suggested Books
/Tomorrow begins the third week of Fall classes. Here are a few things we have already accomplished this session! Week one we sang
(a repeated melody or rhythm) along with the Canoe Song and Train is A Comin. I encourage you to continue to sing these with your CD and then with other family members this session.
The Canoe Song ostinato is, "Dip, dip, and swing." After you hear it on the recording just keep on singing it while the recording sings the other part.
The Train is A Comin ostinato is, "Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Choo Choo." You also hear this on the recording.
Last week we did a call and response with Train is A Comin. I sang, "Train is a comin" and you responded, "Oh yes!" I encourage you to try this. Call and see what your child responds with. It may not be the exact words, but they will quickly learn to respond with the correct pitches. If this song is not familiar yet try a call and response with something you already sing a lot. Maybe twinkle twinkle little _____. Wait for that last sound from your child!
We also looked at a fun book put out by Music Together last week, Ridin in the Car. Music Together has several wonderful books to go along with songs now. You can enjoy them on their YouTube channel and purchase them at
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Over the past two weeks we have also begun to put different beats in our feet. We have done a lot of tip toeing! Last week we tip toed to Walking in The Woods. The week before was the Can Can. You can enjoy tip toeing, wiggling, and kicking to the Can Can at home by clicking on the link below.
