C scale Kodaly hand signs

We are going to practise Kodaly hand signs placing the hand in the right place according to the note pitch for C scale. Pay attention! The first video uses only one hand, while the second, as orchestra conductors do, use both hands. Practise till you can do the same properly.

Merrily We Roll Along - hand signs

Read the following score of a familiar melody. Afterwards, you have to perform it using Kodály hand signs.

 

And this is the corresponding video so that you can check your movements. Rehearse and sing the lyrics. 

Cachito- Body percussion

Here you have got the song Cachito, which you will read about later in Music around the world section. The melody may be divided into two sections. 

The melody may be divided into two sections. And there is a percussion created for each one. Watch the next two videos:

1- Now perform the same ostinato eight times, one per bar in the first part and do the same with the second ostinato for the second part of the melody. Once you have practised, check with the next video if you are doing accurately.

2- It is time to be creative. Divide the class into two groups and create a new body percussion for each part (you can use  movements such as rubbing hands, tapping fingers on the palm of your hand, slapping knees, patting thighs with open palms, popping air filled cheeks,etc. Rehearse and perform for the other part of the class.