Choose level 16 in the Tempo Tool.

Decide how to perform the rhythms: clap, pat, snap or stomp.

Try the rhythm at different tempos.

To review what the tempo terms mean, select "Teaching Slides" in the Tempo Tool.

Listen to some of this song.

Have students try to pat the beat.
1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3-4-5
Can students identify that there are 5 beats in every measure?

Jump to the end of the performance and ask students if they can hear the two parts.

Learn to sing the chorus of "Five Four Groove".

Echo the syllables in the improv section.

As students gain confidence with the song, it will be fun to have students create their own syllables.

Watch the video to learn about Dizzie Gillespie.

The lesson questions are for discussion or for students to answer after the Dizzie Gillespie video.

The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.

Download

This is a YouTube link to "Salt Peanuts".

If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Salt Peanuts".

Discuss the listening assessment questions with students or have students complete the worksheet.

Watch the video to learn about Charlie Parker.

The lesson questions are for discussion or students to answer after the Charlie Parker video.

The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.

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This is a YouTube link to "Celebrity".

If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Celebrity".

Discuss the listening assessment questions with students or have students complete the worksheet.