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In this cool club, the scholars will experience music and its vast history. There will be videos to research and fun exercises to do weekly. Let's explore!
In this cool club, the scholars will experience music and its vast history. There will be videos to research and fun exercises to do weekly. Let's explore!
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Monday 4-20-20
Hey scholars! In these two videos we will explore a dance called "The Charleston" and experience how it connects to Hip Hop. Discover a popular dance created during the "Roaring 20's"! Who is Kid N Play? What did they do with the dance to update and popularize it? Maybe you can try the dance out yourself for a while? Don't be afraid to move around a little! Check it out below yall!
Tuesday 4-21-20
In this video below are a few examples of breathing exercises. Try it out! Especially if you are into singing, rapping or speaking poetry! This can also help with preparing you for speaking engagements or for meditation and finding inner peace! Also attached is a video from "Vocal Coach To The Stars" Mama Jan. Use your voices! Check out the videos scholars!
Wednesday 4-22-20
Check out these cool videos! One is on the art of Dj'ing and Mc'ing. Also, here are some videos by master vocalist Bobby McFerrin doing a vocal lesson for an entire arena! What did you notice about the different DJ styles? How well did the MC do with engaging the crowd? What did you learn from watching Bobby McFerrin's videos? Can you improvise a vocal melody? Check it out!
Thursday 4-23-20
Here are some videos on the origin of Hip Hop. How many of you all knew that Hip Hop was born in New York City? Also attached is a video of the late great Jam Master Jay warming up the crowd with his DJ skills. As well as a great set from Hollywood star Will Smith's DJ Jazzy Jeff! Check out the videos, gain some insight, do the knowledge scholars!
WEEK 2 April 27-May 1st
Monday 4-27-20
Today we will do some vocal exercises along with a diction exercise called "Many Mumbling Mice." Watch the videos scholars, and think about what you learned in the videos. Was it helpful in Understanding your voice better? Check them out below!
Many Mumbling Mice
In this fun diction exercise, the scholars will write down this activity. Grab a pen and paper. Here it is:
Many Mumbling Mice
Are Making Midnight Music
In The Moonlight
Mighty Nice!
Great! Now take these four lines and say them repeatedly over and over. Start off saying it slowly, then challenge yourself by speeding up your pace! Repeat this over and over for at least 10-15 minutes until you've mastered and memorized the lines. Use this as a great way to warm up your voice as well as getting your diction correct! Try to say all of the words completely and precisely. This will help with your professional speech when presenting, speaking for an interview or even performing an art piece such as singing, rapping or poetry!
Tuesday 4-28-20
Today is about music history! Two multi-platinum producers and recording artist's recently got together on IG Live for a Versus Battle and it was epic! By now we've all seen memes or heard about it, but let's check it out below! Get a musical education scholars! Teddy Riley and Babyface have well over 500 hit records combined! Find out about some of your favorite RnB songs and who produced them! Enjoy the video! They broke the internet!
Wednesday 4-29-20
Check out these really cool videos on the art of breakdancing! Especially for the scholars that enjoy dancing, this ones for you! The first is an old school video from the popular 80's movie Beat Street. Then check out the more modern videos on break dance battles!
Thursday 4-30-20
Rnb singing groups have been very instrumental in the success of the genre for years. Though groups are a thing of the past, their impact in undeniable! Scholars, let's watch these videos on a few different groups from a few different eras! Old vs New! Sankofa! Who did it better? Choose which group and song was your favorite! Do the Knowledge!
Week 3 May 4-8th
Monday May 4th
Last week we did a writing exercise called "Many Mumbling Mice". This exercise is an extension of that. Now you can try to write your own tongue twister! Follow the instructions below. Be Creative! Also, check out the vocal exercise videos!
Make Your Own With the Help of the Following:
Dogs didn’t dig during the _____ day.
Cats can catch, ______, and ________.
_______ feels fresh forever.
_______ ________ ran the wrong way.
Tell _______ to _______ two turtles.
Hip-Hop has _______ in the hall.
Pepperoni Pineapple Pizza _______ _________ ________.
Listen like a ________ ________
Always _____ ______, ________, and _______.
Every _______ excels while _______ an _________.
When you're finished, say the twister out completely. Try it out slowly at first, then speed it up! How fast can you go? Challenge yourself!
Tuesday May 5th
One of the 4 elements of hip hop is Graffiti. Check out these cool videos on the craft of Graffiti. What did you learn from watching these videos? Do the knowledge scholars!
Wednesday May 6th
The history of Hip Hop is deep and very layered. Check out some of these videos that go into depth about the history of Hip Hop and Rap music! Do the knowledge scholars!
Thursday May 7th
The history of dance in Hip Hop is amazing! Let's check out some of the videos below. See if you recognize any of the dances. Which dance or dances were your favorite? Can you do any of the dances? Don't be afraid to get up and move around!
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