Listen to "Happiness" from the musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
How many times is the word "happiness" sung? (12).
Can you create a rhythm for this word? (Ti-Ti Ta-a or some may also say Ti-Ti Too)
Notate the word "happiness" on paper. Note the short sounds (Ti-Ti or eighth notes) and the long sounds (Ta-a or Too or half note).
Choose an instrument for the short (Ti-Ti) sound. What instruments can easily make a short sound? (rhythm sticks, drums, claves, woodblocks, tone blocks)
Now, choose an instrument for the long sound. What instruments can sustain the note or allow its sound to ring? (Triangles, finger cymbals, cymbals)
Play the rhythm for "happiness" using Ti-Ti on rhythm sticks (etc) and Ta-a (Too) on ringing instruments.
Sing the song while playing the instruments on the rhythm pattern as it occurs on "happiness." Sing again, switching instruments.
Choose volunteers to sing the solos.
Divide singers to sing the harmony at the end of the song.
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