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This activity introduces the lyrics of the song, Let Us Chase the Squirrel, in preparation for learning and committing the lyrics to memory.

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Introduction

The aim of this activitiy is to memorise the lyrics of Let Us Chase the Squirrel in preparation for learning the melody.

LYRICS

Learn the Lyrics

This introductory activity presents a performance of Let Us Chase the Squirrel by a quartet of bowed stringed instruments and singer in an audio-only form. Without visual stimulation learners can focus fully on the sonic musical experience of listening.



Listen and Enjoy (audio)

This video presents the song, Let Us Chase the Squirrel, in a video rendition. Learners can enjoy watching and listening while preparing for the next step - learning 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, verse 1 of the song Let Us Chase the Squirrel. 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 - 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, verse 2 of the song Let Us Chase the Squirrel. 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 - Verse 2

This activity uses a performance of Let Us Chase the Squirrel by a quartet of bowed stringed instruments and singer as the inspiration for the creation of something new. Each learner will illustrate a copy of the lyrics of the song in their own way.

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L4: Leanaimis (Unit A)

Adele O'Dwyer