Espresso Shot: Concept-Based Teaching and Synco-pa Songs

Written By Victoria Boler
 
 

In the last episode we talked about structuring the lesson around musical concepts, instead of activities. Let’s think about some ways to apply concept-based teaching with upper elementary and the rhythmic pattern, “synco-pa,” or ta-di—di.

Syncopa (ta-di-di) songs:

  • Bump Up Tomato

  • Weevily Wheat

  • Surfin’ U.S.A - Beach Boys

  • Alabama Gal (or) Count On Me - Bruno Mars

Victoria Boler https://www.wemakethemusic.org
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