• Duration: tempo markings (e.g., allegro, vivace, largo), rhythms in the repertoire they play and/or sing
• Pitch: blues scale, grand staff, keys encountered in the repertoire they perform
• Dynamics and other expressive controls: articulation and expression marks encountered in the repertoire they perform (e.g., marcato, maestoso)
• Timbre: tone colour of complex ensembles (e.g., jazz, gamelan, choral, orchestral)
• Texture/harmony: major and minor triads
You will need one plastic cup and a device with internet access (phone or tablet). Try to take this outside if you can and make use of a table, fence or hard ground.
First step is to watch this video called The Easiest Cup Song Tutorial. Practice, practice, practice! It might take some time but don't get discouraged.
Once you have learned it, work together with a partner to create your own song or pick a favourite song of your choice. Be sure to pay attention when putting together the melody and lyrics. Consider the use of expressive controls, how loud or soft can you get with the cup?
Record and share with family and friends.