L4 MS E

Cobbler, Cobbler

Unit A: Gathering Experience

Level 4

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A first learning experience to introduce the song ‘Cobbler, Cobbler’ through recitation and discussion.


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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Introduction 

Learn the lyrics of the song, Cobbler, Cobbler.


LYRICS

Learn the Lyrics 

This activity introduces learners to a audio performance of the song, Cobbler, Cobbler. Learners will hear the melodic line married to the lyrics they have previously learned. Listening with focus and concentration will help to enable powers of musical observation.


Listen and Enjoy (Audio)

A creative activity. Learners are offered an opportunity to create a Music Journal entry by decorating a Lyric Page for the song, Cobbler, Cobbler. Add this page to the Music Journal to keep a record of learnings achieved throughout the year.


LYRIC PAGE (for printing)

Create Music Journal Entry

This video presents the song, Cobbler, Cobbler, in a video rendition. Learners will enjoy watching and learning about the job of a cobbler while preparing to learn to sing the melody.


Listen and Enjoy (video)

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 song Cobbler, Cobbler. 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 in later learning activities.


Learn the Melody 

The arragement of the song, Cobbler, Cobbler, features an echo effect which will be used to create short phrases in tiers of decreasing volume (like an echo off a mountain)



Fun with the Melody 

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.emsona.com/student/courses/23138/watch?lesson_id=566906" style="background-color: rgb(106, 252, 194); color: black; padding: 15px 30px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 6px;">Member? Get Started!</a><h3 id="28b369c5-f867-4210-a57b-464c24010440" data-toc-id="28b369c5-f867-4210-a57b-464c24010440" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Description</h3>This Cobbler, Cobbler unit introduces students to a traditional song while exploring the historical trade of cobbling through an engaging multi-faceted approach. The module begins with recitation and discussion, encouraging students to discover the song's subject matter and share personal experiences or knowledge about cobblers and their craft. Students explore character dialogue within the lyrics and discuss the interactions between the two speakers in the song.The structured lyrics learning phase employs proven echo-back and call-answer techniques, building confidence through systematic practice and collaborative team work with flexible role-swapping opportunities. Students progress from guided repetition to independent recall, ensuring solid memorization before advancing to musical elements.Audio listening experiences introduce students to professional string quartet performances, allowing them to connect learned lyrics with melodic content while developing focused concentration and active listening skills. This preparation supports subsequent melody learning through careful observation of instrumental sounds and textures.Creative expression features through illustrated music journal creation, where students draw inspiration from both lyrical content and musical performance to produce personalized artistic responses. The video component enhances learning by providing visual context about cobbler's work, tools, and processes, enriching students' understanding of the song's occupational theme.Melody learning utilizes video-supported instruction with color-coded graphics and clear visual cues to guide systematic phrase-by-phrase mastery. The module culminates in learning a distinctive echo effect technique, where students use hand gestures and dynamic variation to create layered repetitions that mirror natural echo phenomena, adding sophisticated musical expression to their performance skills.<h3 id="2c72df11-b2c6-4144-8ece-c5b2cb508dff" data-toc-id="2c72df11-b2c6-4144-8ece-c5b2cb508dff" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Learning Outcomes</h3><ul><li>Listen quietly and attentively to lyric recitations while discussing cobbler's work and telling the song's story in their own words</li><li>Recite song lyrics from memory using echo-back and call-answer techniques without assistance</li><li>Listen with focus and concentration while following familiar lyrics and using active listening skills to observe performance aspects</li><li>Create uniquely illustrated lyric pages inspired by song content and performances, sharing work and inspiration with others</li><li>Express joy in music-making while learning melody and creating echo effects through hand gestures and dynamic variation </li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.emsona.com/student/courses/23138/watch?lesson_id=566906" style="background-color: rgb(106, 252, 194); color: black; padding: 15px 30px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 6px;">Member? Get Started!</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.emsona.com/paywall" style="background-color: black; color: rgb(106, 252, 194); padding: 15px 30px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 6px;">Not a Member? Join Today!</a>

Students explore “Cobbler, Cobbler” through echo-back techniques, hand movements, and string quartet listening. The module integrates cultural learning about cobbling with musical skill development, creative journaling, and dynamic effects.


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Adele O'Dwyer