ALL ABOARD!
This week's music class was all about trains! We started off by experimenting with sanding blocks and a train whistle, to recreate the "chugga-chugga-CHOO!" factor of train sounds!
The kids also enjoyed having a conversation about what hard work it was to build the old railroads, tie by tie. We talked about hammering the long nails in to the ground and sang "I've Been Working On The Railroad".
Then we got out our tambourines and worked on "This Train (is Bound for Glory)". I encouraged the children to practice shaking or tapping their tambourine only to a portion of the lyrics that stated "This Train". Check out the words below!
Finally, we sang "Tambourine Train" as we walked around the circle--a song that explores increasing tempo or an "accelerando". Don't forget to check out the questions below so that you can extend this week's lesson with your child at home!
And a little something extra for mom and dad, or grandparents who are tuning in this week...
Check out this awesome video of Sister Rosetta Tharpe from Arkansas, the "Godmother" of rock. She popularized gospel music in the 30's and 40's with a blues sound and was also one of the first touring female guitarists to impact modern music! Here she is singing "This Train"!
