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HOT AND COLD CROSS BUNS
English Folk Song
RHYTHM WARMUP:
Clap, sing, or play along with the rhythm cards!
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LISTENING:
Watch and listen to this video of "Hot Cross Buns" by Super Simple Songs!
Can you hear the rhythm?
CONNECTING:
WHAT ARE HOT CROSS BUNS?
Hot cross buns are a popular food originally from England.
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They are called hot because they are baked in the oven, and cross because they are topped with icing in a cross shape. If you leave them out, they will become cold cross buns, but they will still taste great!
Listening Collection:
"Hot Cross Buns"
Listening Collection:
"Cold Cross Buns"
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SONG ANALYSIS
Think, track the notes with your pointer finger, and sing along with the following recordings!
What does the rhythm sound like?
(COLD)
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(HOT)
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What does the melody sound like?
(COLD)
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(HOT)
Which fingers play this song?
(COLD)
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(HOT)
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What are the lyrics of the song?
(COLD)
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(HOT)
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What is similar and/or different about these two songs?
PRACTICING:
Play along using the keyboard image with the video, or download your own keyboard card:
USE A CURVED HAND POSITION WITH THE THUMB ON MIDDLE C
Play Video
Hot Cross Buns (Right Hand)
Play Video
Cold Cross Buns (Left Hand)
PERFORMING:
Play along with and without the video using the interactive keyboard below!
USE A CURVED HAND POSITION WITH THE THUMB ON MIDDLE C
Play Video
Play Video
Hot Cross Buns (Right Hand)
Cold Cross Buns (Left Hand)
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PRACTICE TRACKER:
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CONNECTING:
"Hot Cross Buns" sounds great on any instrument!
Check out this video of a recorder playing the song,
and more instruments below!
CREATING:
Compose your own rhythms in 4/4 time!
(Hint: each measure in 4/4 time has 4 beats.)
Click here to download the PDF:
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