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Áindí Leisciúil Canon Practice

Áindí Leisciúil in Canon

Calóga Sneachta with 2nds Harmony

An Cucú Canon Practice

An Cucú in Canon

Im Bim Babaró

Philip an Cheoil

SHEET MUSIC FOR PRINTING

TEACHER GUIDE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

An Cucú: Learn the Lyrics

An Cucú: Listen and Enjoy (audio)

An Cucú: Learn the Melody

Learn and commit to memory the lyrics of Aindí Leisciúil in preparation for learning the melody.

LYRICS

Áindí Leisciúil: Learn the Lyrics

Listen and enjoy an audio performance of Aindí Liesciúil by a quartet of bowed stringed instruments and voice.

Áindí Leisciúil: Listen and Enjoy (audio)

Learn and memorize the melody of Aindí Leisciúil in preparation for learning the canon performance!

Áindí Leisciúil: Learn the Melody

Learn to perform the spoken lyrics of Aindí Leisciúil in canon with the left side of the class leading off.

Áindí Leisciúil: Spoken Canon - Left Leads

Learn to perform the spoken lyrics of Aindí Leisciúil in canon with the right side of the class leading off.

Áindí Leisciúil: Spoken Canon - Right Leads

Learn to sing Aindí Leisciúil in canon!

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Áindí Leisciúil: Canon Practice - Singing

Practice singing in canon with the left hand side of the classroom leading.

Áindí Leisciúil: In Canon - Left Leads

Practice singing in canon with the right hand side of the classroom leading.

Áindí Leisciúil: In Canon - Right Leads

The aim of this activity is to memorise the lyrics of the first verse of Im Bim Babaró, in preparation for learning the melody.

Im Bim Babaró: Learn the Lyrics – Verse 1

The aim of this activity is to memorise the lyrics of the second verse of Im Bim Babaró, in preparation for learning the melody.

Im Bim Babaró: Learn the Lyrics – Verse 2

The aim of this activity is to memorise the lyrics of the third verse of Im Bim Babaró, in preparation for learning the melody.

Im Bim Babaró: Learn the Lyrics – Verse 3

This introductory activity presents a performance of Im Bim Babaró by an ensemble including voice, cello, and guitar in an audio-only form. Without visual stimulation, learners can focus fully on the sonic musical experience of listening. This will be the first time learners will hear the familiar lyrics of Im Bim Babaró married to the melody. The soundtrack commences with an instrumental introduction in 3-time which flows directly into the song in 4-time. At a later stage, learners will discover ways to distinguish between 3-time and 4-time. But for now, just listen and enjoy the sensations this music creates.

Im Bim Babaró: Listen and Enjoy (audio) 

The aim of this activity is for learners to begin to develop the aural and vocal skill required to be able to sing with accuracy the first verse of Im Bim Babaró. This song offers an opportunity for learners to experience simple, yet fundamental, musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally at a later stage.

Im Bim Babaró: Learn the Melody – Verse 1

The aim of this activity is for learners to begin to develop the aural and vocal skill required to be able to sing with accuracy the second verse of Im Bim Babaró. This song offers an opportunity for learners to experience simple, yet fundamental, musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally at a later stage.

Im Bim Babaró: Learn the Melody – Verse 2

The aim of this activity is for learners to begin to develop the aural and vocal skill required to be able to sing with accuracy the third verse of Im Bim Babaró. This song offers an opportunity for learners to experience simple, yet fundamental, musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally at a later stage.

Im Bim Babaró: Learn the Melody - Verse 3

The aim of this activity is to memorise the lyrics of the first verse of Calóga Sneachta, in preparation for learning the melody.

Treoir Mhúinteora

Taithí Foghlama

Calóga Sneachta: Foghlaimígí Liricí an Amhráin - Rann 1

The aim of this activity is to memorise the lyrics of the second verse of Calóga Sneachta, in preparation for learning the melody.

Calóga Sneachta: Foghlaimígí Liricí an Amhráin - Rann 2

This introductory activity presents a performance of Calóga Sneachta by an ensemble including Voice, cello, and guitar in an audio-only form. Without visual stimulation, learners can focus fully on the sonic musical experience of listening. This will be the first time learners will hear the familiar lyrics of Caloga Sneachta married to the melody in an easy, fun arrangement in compound 2-time. At a later stage, learners will discover ways to distinguish between simple and compound 2-time. But for now, just listen and enjoy the sensations this music creates.

Calóga Sneachta: Éistigí agus Bainigí Sult (fuaim)

The aim of this activity is for learners to begin to develop the aural and vocal skill required to be able to sing with accuracy the first verse of Calóga Sneachta. This song offers an opportunity for learners to experience simple, yet fundamental, musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally at a later stage.

Treoir Mhúiteora

Calóga Sneachta: Foghlaimígí Fonn an Amhráin - Rann 1

The aim of this activity is for learners to begin to develop the aural and vocal skill required to be able to sing with accuracy the second verse of Calóga Sneachta. This song offers an opportunity for learners to experience simple, yet fundamental, musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally at a later stage.

Calóga Sneachta: Foghlaimígí Fonn an Amhráin - Rann 2

Calogá Sneachta: Adding the 2nds Harmony!!

Philib an Cheoil: Learn the Lyrics

Philib an Cheoil: Listen and Enjoy (audio)

Philib an Cheoil: Learn the Melody

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Course content

Emsona LIVE 2026 - GSER CHOIR

Adele O'Dwyer