Im Bim Babaró

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Level5

Irish

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Fáilte Romhat!

The overarching aim of this introductory activity is to spark curiosity and gather essential aural experience. Im Bim Babaró introduces a fun ‘nonsense’ phrase that includes both rhyme and alliteration followed by three short verses, two in Irish,and one in English. The jaunty melody in simple time is enjoyable for learners to experience from a sensory point of view at this stage.

TEACHER GUIDE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

LYRICS

Introduction

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

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.

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.

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.

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, Im Bim Babaró. Add this page to the Music Journal to keep a record of learnings achieved throughout the year.

LYRIC PAGE

Create a Music Journal Entry

This video presents the song, Im Bim Babaró, 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 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.

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.

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.

Learn the Melody - Verse 3

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The learners then delve into memorizing the first, second, and third verses using echo-back and call-and-answer techniques, fostering their engagement through interactive practices.<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;">Next, learners experience the song through an audio performance, focusing on active listening and observation. They also create Music Journal entries by illustrating the lyrics, developing their artistic expression alongside musical learning. 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Retell the story of the song in their own words.·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recite each verse confidently using echo-back and call-and-answer techniques.·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop active listening skills through audio and visual experiences.·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create and share a uniquely illustrated lyric page that reflects their learning journey.<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; 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This engaging unit introduces early-stage learners to music through a playful song that incorporates rhyme and alliteration, enhancing their auditory skills and encouraging personal expression.

Course content

Unit A: Im Bim Babaró

Adele O'Dwyer