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WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN
Jazz Standard
Marching Band in New Orleans
Musicians marching in a parade while playing brass and other instruments
Louis Armstrong
Famous African-American Jazz Trumpeter from New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Musicians playing in the streets of the famous French Quarter in New Orleans
RHYTHM WARMUP:
Clap, sing, or play along with the rhythm cards!
LISTENING:
Listen to this recording of "When the Saints Go In" performed by the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
How can you tell when the musicians are taking solos?
How would you describe how the musicians are playing together after their solos?
CONNECTING:
LOUIS ARMSTRONG: AN ICONIC JAZZ MUSICIAN
"When the Saints Go Marching In" has its roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, which is the birthplace of one of the most famous jazz musicians named Louis Armstrong. He played both the cornet and the trumpet. Louis Armstrong and the jazz classic "When the Saints Go Marching in" are both "iconic," meaning that they are highly respected by the world.
Listening Collection:
"When The Saints Go Marching In"
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What instruments do you hear in the Listening Collection recording of "When the Saints?"
SONG ANALYSIS
(Think, track, and sing along!)
What does the rhythm sound like?
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What does the melody sound like?
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Which fingers play this song?
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A tie in music is a curved line that connects two notes on the same pitch. You hold or play the tied notes for the length of both notes. Ex) The first tie in "When the Saints Go Marching In" connects a whole note worth 4 beats with a quarter note worth 1 beat. 4+1=5 so the first tied notes in this song are played for 5 beats.
Questions: How many ties are in this song? How long do you have to play the other tied notes in the song?
PRACTICING:
Play along using the keyboard image with the video, or download your own keyboard card:
USE A CURVED HAND POSITION WITH THE THUMBS ON MIDDLE C.
BE SURE TO HOLD THE TIED NOTES FOR THE LENGTH OF BOTH!
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