http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug2TrGD7INY
This is a Native American music video. The song that is being played does not sound like a traditional Native American song. The language is of the Native Americans, but the rhythm and melody are more like the modern music that we hear today. The video is really neat because it shows everything that we discussed in class. It shows the intricate detail of costumes, men playing on a drum, and the sacred dances that are performed.
http://www.littleleaf.com/
This website talks about the Native American flutes that we looked at in class. It tells the story of the flute and how it is inspired and a part of the Native American culture. I found this website to be informational because not only does it tell the story of the flute, but you can listen to music clips, buy music or the flute, and also look at pictures. There is also a link of this website to follow on Facebook which has other great pictures and music.
http://artsmarts4kids.blogspot.com/2008/10/create-your-own-african-djembe-drum.html
This website is teaching students how to make a djembe drum. I thought this was really neat because the students could really get into what they are learning. This is an activity that gets students involved and makes them care about what they are learning. I was really interested in it since I am going to be an elementary teacher and this is a way I can incorporate what I am learning into lessons for my students.
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Hi Jill. I really enjoy the website that you posted for the djembe. This is an easy was to incorporate multiple art forms into lesson plans. I noticed on the side that the teacher had a link to make your own "story totem pole" and a lesson on "totem poles." This is a great resource for elementary school teachers.
ReplyDeleteI definately like the site that gives you the instructions on how to make djembes. Last year at the SCMEA (South Carolina Music Educators Association)conference there was actually a class on teaching the djembe. It was really fun seeing a bunch of music teachers, band directors, and choral directors all playing around on the drums like they were elementary kids! If you ever get the chance to use this in a lesson, I heartily suggest it. Your students will probably love it.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I especially like the djembe instructions! Much more useful than the paper mache pig my daughter brought home last year...
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