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MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB
American Folk Song
RHYTHM WARMUP:
Clap, sing, or play along with the rhythm cards!
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CONNECTING:
LITERACY
Watch and listen to this reading of the poem "Mary's Lamb." This poem eventually became the lyrics of the song "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
What does this poem teach us?
LISTENING:
Listen and dance to the Music and the Brain Listening Collection recording of "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
What instruments do you hear? How many voices?
Listening Collection:
"Mary Had a Little Lamb"
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CONNECTING:
SHEEP SCIENCE
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An adult female sheep is called a ewe, an adult male sheep is called a ram, and a young sheep is called a lamb.
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There are more than 1 billion sheep in the world, and China is the country with the most sheep in the world.
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The fur or fleece on sheep can be sheared or shaven to make wool. Wool is a warm material used often in coats, sweaters and outerwear.
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A person whose job is to take care of sheep is called a shepherd.
SONG ANALYSIS
Think, point and track the notes with your pointer finger, and sing along with the following recordings!
What does the rhythm sound like?
00:00 / 00:37
What does the melody sound like?
00:00 / 00:39
Which fingers play this song?
00:00 / 01:00
What do the lyrics sound like?
00:00 / 00:37
The numbers above the notes are finger numbers. What does R.H. stand for?
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
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
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PRACTICE TRACKER:
How many times did you practice the song?
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CONNECTING:
People all over the world know "Mary Had a Little Lamb!" Check out this video featuring improvisation on the piano and more versions of the song below!
CREATING:
Fill in the blanks to write your own lyrics to
"Mary Had a Little Lamb!"
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