Do-Si-Do! - Kindermusik

Abiyoyo
Welcome to
South African Folk Song
Do-Si-Do!
Abiyoyo, abiyoyo.
Abiyoyo, abiyoyo.
Abiyoyo, -biyoyo, -biyoyo.
Abiyoyo, -biyoyo, -biyoyo.
Here are activities to enjoy at home with
your little one — and lyrics to all the
Do-Si-Do songs. We’re delighted you’ve
chosen to share in the delicious fun and
learning that happens in a Kindermusik
class!
Repeat
This African folk song has been used for
hundreds of years as a soothing lullaby.
The words themselves have no meaning in
English, but coupled with the smooth melody, they
become a comfort to sing as you gently rock or
sway with your baby. (Always remember to smile
and make eye contact.) As you become more
comfortable with the song, try making up your own
nonsense lyrics: baby-yoyo, mommy-yoyo, daddyyoyo, sister-yoyo.
Hello-Lah!
Claire Clark
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah lah!
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah!
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah lah!
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah!
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah lah!
Wave hello to Jimmy. (repeat)
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah lah!
Sway hello to Gabrielle. (repeat)
Lah lah lah lah lah lah lah lah! etc.
Transitioning from one appointment or
errand to another is sometimes difficult for
babies. Try using this Kindermusik class greeting
ritual as a familiar way to help your child move
from lunch with Grandma to a doctor’s visit to
picking up big brother from school. Simply change
the words of the song – “Wave hello to Grandma”
– and it can become a transitioning tool throughout your day together.
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1-2, Tie My Shoe
Oh, My Little Boy
Traditional Counting Rhyme
Appalachian Folk Song
1-2, tie my shoe.
3-4, shut the door.
5-6, pick up sticks.
7-8, lay them straight.
9-10, big fat hen.
Oh, my little boy, who made your britches?
Oh, my little boy, who made your britches?
Oh, my little boy, who made your britches?
“Mommy cut ’em out, and Daddy sewed the stitches.”
Movement can help your baby understand
the structure of music. In this piece, the
numbers are sung and the words are chanted.
Try this activity: while sitting on the floor with your
knees bent, place your child facing you on your
knees. Keep your knees up as you sing the first
number of each phrase (“1”), then lower them for
the second number (“2”). During the chanted sections, gently bounce or clap in time to the words
(“tie my shoe”). During the instrumental sections,
you can bounce your baby to the steady beat.
To help your baby feel the rhythm and
melody line of this playful Appalachian folk
song, place him on your outstretched legs and
bounce him to the steady beat. When you get to
the word “Mommy,” raise your baby above your
head, and then gradually lower him as you sing
the remainder of the phrase. For more playful
songs, check out the music on the album Music
Makes My Day at www.play.kindermusik.com.
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Maple Leaf Rag
(Instrumental)
Scott Joplin
Nana, Thread Needle
African-American Folk Song
Nana, thread needle.
Nana, thread needle.
I wants my needle. Thread needle.
I lost my needle. Thread needle.
My gold-eyed needle. Thread needle.
It’s mama’s needle. Thread needle.
This is one of Scott Joplin’s best-known
piano pieces. You really can’t sit still for this
infectious ragtime music, so take your baby for a
dance all around the house – swaying, bouncing,
marching, rocking, and wiggling. You’re sure to get
lots of smiles!
Gonna bounce down-a this bunkum
bunkum, etc.
Gonna unwind-a this bunkum bunkum, etc.
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This little pig danced a merry, merry jig,
This little pig ate candy.
This little pig wore a blue and yellow wig,
This little pig was a dandy,
But this little pig never grew to be big,
So they called him tiny little Andy.
Touch is an integral part of infant development, as well as a powerful tool to encourage your baby’s body awareness. Use this merry
pig jig to enjoy a little infant massage. Begin by
gently squeezing or rubbing your child’s big toe as
you sing about the first little pig, and then proceed
through all four of her other toes. Then start all
over again with the other foot! For more songs
about your baby’s fingers and toes, check out the
music on the album This Little Piggy at
www.play.kindermusik.com.
Gonna wind up-a this bunkum bunkum,
Wind up-a this bunkum.
Wind up-a this bunkum, bunkum,
Wind up-a this bunkum.
Improvisation is an important part of musical development. Enjoy some improvising with your baby by changing the words to
this call-and-response song – and adding some
drums. Here’s how: Substitute your baby’s name
for “Nana;” substitute “tap the drum” for “thread
needle;” and sing “I loves my baby” instead of “I
wants my needle.” For the drumming, rub the top
of the drum during “wind up this bunkum;” bounce
the palm of your hand on the drum during “bounce
down this bunkum;” and use your fingertips to
lightly scratch a circular motion on the drum for
“unwind this bunkum.” Try it! It’s easier to do than
to describe, and your baby will love the different
sounds and motions. (Don’t forget to let her try
tapping the drum, too—and an empty oatmeal box
works as well as a real instrument.)
Pig Jig
Traditional Nursery Rhyme
La Raspe
(Instrumental)
Traditional Mexican
Tango, Cha-Cha!
(Instrumental)
The Tango and Cha-Cha are fun dances
to get you moving with your baby. Use
the rhythm of each dance section to help you
with your steps. For the first section, concentrate
on movements that involve your feet: marching,
high-stepping, stomping, or tiptoeing, moving fast
or slowly in time with the music. For the second
section, add some upper body movements such
as swaying, twisting, rocking, or bouncing. Again,
listen for musical cues for when to move slowly
and quickly.
This celebratory dance originated in eastern Mexico and is part of The Mexican Hat
Dance. Enjoy a dance with your baby by walking
with a spring in your step during the bouncy section of the song, and then gently “flying” him from
side to side for the smoother section. End by lifting
your child way up high while making eye contact
and smiling. For more dancing songs, check out
the music on the album Rig-a-Jig-Jig at
www.play.kindermusik.com.
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Serenade for My Lady
(Instrumental)
Can Ye Sew Cushions?
Traditional Scottish
O can ye sew cushions and can ye sew sheets,
And can ye sing ballulow when the bairn greets?
And hie and baw, birdie, and hie and baw, lamb,
And hee and baw, birdie, my bonnie wee lamb.
Refrain:
Hie-o, wie-o what will I do wi’ ye?
Black’s the life that I lead wi’ ye,
Many o’you, little for to gi’ ye,
Hie-o, wie-o, what will I do wi’ ye?
Your baby is very busy growing and
developing during his first years of life!
Along with all the exploration and activity, it’s
important to set aside time to rest, relax, and
recharge. Dim the lights, shut the blinds, and get
comfy as you settle in to enjoy some quiet time
with your little musician. There’s no need to do
anything – it’s just you, your baby, the moment,
and the music. For more relaxing music, check out
the album Sleep, Little One at
www.play.kindermusik.com.
Little Song
Sing ballulow, lambie, sing balaloo, dear,
Does the wee lambie ken that his daddy’s not here?
And hie and baw, birdie, and hie and baw, lamb,
And hee and baw, birdie, my bonnie wee lamb.
Langston Hughes
Carmencita loves Patrick.
Patrick loves Si Lan Chen.
Xenophon loves Mary Jane.
Hildegarde loves Ben.
Lucienne loves Eric.
Giovanni loves Emma Lee.
Natasha loves Miguelito,
And Miguelito loves me.
Refrain
Ye’re rockin’ fu’ sweetly upon my warm knee,
But your daddy’s a rockin’ upon the saut sea.
And hie and baw, birdie, and hie and baw, lamb,
And hee and baw, birdie, my bonnie wee lamb.
Waltz in A-Flat, Op. 39, No. 15
Refrain
Brahms
This Scottish lullaby is sung by a mother
whose husband is away at sea. Don’t worry
about figuring out what the words mean – some
of them are nonsensical and don’t have a specific
meaning. Try this as you listen to the song: Sit on
the floor with your baby in your lap. During the
slower sections of the lullaby, gently rock back
and forth together. When the music speeds up,
lightly bounce your child on your legs.
Holding your child in your arms, make time
for a little dance break. Use long swaying,
gliding, or rocking motions to help your baby feel
the gentle lines of the music.
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(Instrumental)
Ring around the Maypole!
Ring around we go,
Weaving our bright ribbons into a rainbow.
Your baby is curious about all the people,
places, and things in her life. Make a
picture book of all her favorite things. Your book
can include photographs and drawings of people,
food, places, pets, toys, and anything else she
loves. End the book with a special poem or love
message from you. (Hint: You might want to
consider getting the book laminated, to help it hold
up through the many hugs and kisses it’s bound to
receive!)
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Too-da-la
Texas Folk Song
Napo panshi, namatenge.
Pali nyelele, namatenge.
Mighty pretty motion, too-da-la, too-da-la, too-da-la.
Mighty pretty motion, too-da-la, too-da-la-la lady.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Repeat
Hold your baby on your lap as you bounce
to the beat of this call-and-response song
from Africa. When you hear the child singing
alone, stop bouncing. When the child stops singing, resume bouncing. This type of go-and-stop
activity is fun for your baby – and is a first step
in developing inhibitory control, which is crucial
for taking turns, sharing, and impulse control.
Who knew that building vital life skills could be so
enjoyable?
Every motion your baby makes is “mighty
pretty,” so celebrate your little one by
dancing with her and enjoying her way of moving
to the music. Does she like to bounce or sway
on her own, or does she want you to dance her
around the house? Is she a whole-body wiggler?
Does she like to bob her head or clap her hands?
Validate her style by following her lead and copying her motions!
Zambian Folk Song
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
Nandan da yila namatenge.
(Instrumental)
J.S. Bach
Here’s another Bach minuet for you and
your baby to dance to. Swaying, rocking,
gliding, and tiptoeing are all great movements
to help your child feel the steady beat and musical outline of the song. For more dancing music,
check out the album Wiggle, Waggle, Loop-deLoo! at www.play.kindermusik.com.
Mayo Nafwa
Mayo nafwa,
Mayo nafwa, namatenge.
Tumubiki kwi?
Tumubiki kwi? namatenge.
Nako ku mulu,
Nako ku mulu, namatenge.
Kuliamakozi,
Kuliamakozi, namatenge.
Napo panshi,
Napo panshi, namatenge.
Pali nyelele,
Pali nyelele, namatenge.
Minuet No. 2 in G
Minuet from Serenade in G,
“A Little Night Music,” K525
Minuet No. 4 in G
(Instrumental)
J.S. Bach
The minuet, which originated in France, is
a dance for two people. You and your baby
make two, so go for a dance around the house.
Match your steps to the music: tiptoeing during
the quiet, bouncy parts, and swaying, spinning, or
swooping during the smoother parts. Don’t forget
to make eye contact, smile – and have fun.
(Instrumental)
Mozart
Mozart wrote this beautiful piece for string
ensemble, which consists of violin, viola,
cello, and double bass. As you and your baby
enjoy a dance together, see if you can pick out
each different instrument. As ever, match your
movements to the music: try walking, tiptoeing, or
marching for the bouncy, detached sections, and
swaying, swooping, or swirling for the gentler,
smoother sections.
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Babies love to bounce! While seated, place
your baby on your legs, facing you. Sing
the verse while bouncing to the steady beat. As
you become more familiar with the song, change
the words to include your baby’s name: “Dance
a Taylor diddy.” To extend the fun, exercise your
child’s arms, legs, hands, and feet when the song
calls for it, just as you do in Kindermusik class.
Dance a Baby Diddy
Traditional
Dance a baby diddy,
Who’ll find chick-a-biddy?
Look in the barn, do her no harm,
And dance a baby diddy.
This is my dance when you lift me so high,
So big, and so safe in your hands in the sky.
Refrain
This is my dance zigging low, zagging wide,
Spinning ‘round and around till I’m dizzy inside.
Refrain
This is my dance with its straight and its curvy,
And all different flavors of swoopy and swervy.
Arms, arm, arms, arms.
Refrain
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance up and down,
Dance up and down,
And dance a baby diddy.
This is my dance with a heel and a toe,
Some days I go do-si, some days I go do.
Refrain
This is my dance, my rock, and my play.
I tiptoe and melt and move every which way!
Legs, legs, legs, legs.
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance in and out,
Dance in and out,
And dance a baby diddy.
Refrain
This is my dance when I stop for a minute.
I see a museum with lots of shapes in it.
Refrain
Legs, legs, legs, legs.
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance all around,
Dance all around,
And dance a baby diddy.
This is our dance as we step to the beat,
In our colorful, musical circle of feet.
This Is My Dance
Susan James
Hand and foot, hand and foot.
Dance a baby diddy,
Dance a baby diddy,
Dancing across,
Dancing across,
And dance a baby diddy.
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Refrain
This is my dance, it’s new every time.
It began as my heartbeat and sprouted a rhyme.
This is our dance as we step to the beat,
And drowsily, dreamily drift off to sleep.
Refrain:
Boom-pa-pa, boom-pa-pa,
Tango, cha-cha!
1, 2, 3, waltz with me,
Boom-pa-pa-pa.
This is a great musical story for your baby
to experience through movement. Tap your
hands or march around to the steady beat of the
refrain, while reciting the chanted lines. This structure will help your child begin to anticipate what’s
coming next, another vital baby step on his way to
learning patterns of language.
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Wraggle-Taggle Tambourine
Flowers of Love
Babies are particularly interested in shakers because of the intriguing sounds hidden inside. Fill some clean, baby-safe containers
with rice, popcorn kernels, dry cereal, uncooked
macaroni, or dried beans, then play your homemade shaker along with the recording. For more
play-along songs, check out the music on the
album Too-da-la at www.play.kindermusik.com.
Water chimes are beautiful and quite easy
to make. Gather some clean clear-glass
bottles, preferably with lids. Fill each bottle with a
different amount of water, add a few drops of food
coloring, and secure the lids. Line up your water
chimes and help your baby use a spoon to gently
tap them while you listen to the music together.
You’ll be surprised at the music your little musician
can create!
(Instrumental)
(Instrumental)
Sweet Water Rolling
South Carolina Folk Song
Sweet water rolling,
Sweet water roll,
Rolling from the fountain,
Sweet water roll.
Repeat twice
Traditional Spanish
Sing this soothing song during bath time.
Extend the fun by gently dribbling water
over your baby’s arms, legs, tummy, and back
during the smooth lines of the music. For more
bath time songs, check out the music on the
album Tubtunes at www.play.kindermusik.com.
Rurru que, rurru que, rurru rurru.
Rurru que, rurru que, rurru rurru.
The Water Is Wide
(Instrumental)
Kerry’s Ten-Penny Wash
(Instrumental)
Traditional Irish
This infectious Irish tune is made up of
three Irish jigs: Kerry Dance, Ten Penny
Reel, and Irish Washerwoman. Take a dance
break while doing laundry! Grab a towel, t-shirt, or
small baby blanket to swirl while dancing around
the laundry room with your baby. Side-stepping,
hopping, galloping, twirling, and swooping are all
appropriately lively movements that would make
any Irishman proud.
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Rurru
Scottish Folk Song
Give your baby a massage while listening
to this lovely old song. Dim the lights, lay
your baby on a fluffy bath towel, and savor the
relaxing mood. Use long strokes on her arms and
legs, rub gentle circles on her head, and end with
a soft, steady stroke all around her face. If you
like, you can use almond or olive oil mixed with
a few drops of pure lavender oil on her arms and
legs, but never on or around her face. Remember
to make eye contact, breathe deeply, and smile
throughout. Focusing all of your attention on your
baby is a powerful way of saying, “I love you!”
Repeat three times
Gently swing your baby to help him feel
the smooth melody line of this beautiful
Spanish lullaby. You’ll need another adult for this
activity. Spread a blanket on the floor and lay your
child in the middle of it. Pick up two corners of the
blanket and direct the adult helping you to pick up
the other two corners. Carefully lift your child in
the blanket and begin gently swinging your homemade hammock in time to the music. Start slowly
and always maintain eye contact, to help your
child feel safe and secure. This will soon become
a favorite activity! (As an added bonus, the swinging motion helps your child’s developing vestibular
system, which controls balance.)
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Tell Me Why
Traditional
Tell me why the stars do shine,
Tell me why the ivy twines,
Tell me why the sky’s so blue,
And I will tell you just why I love you.
Repeat
Use this sweet song as part of your bedtime ritual. Dim the lights and hold your
baby in your arms as you gently rock in a chair or
glide and sway around the room. Creating “now”
moments, where all of your attention is focused on
your child, lets him know how very important and
beloved he is. For more songs about how special
your baby is to you, check out the music on the
album You Are My Sunshine at
www.play.kindermusik.com.
Farewell Now!
Claire Clark
Farewell now! Farewell now! Farewell to all our friends.
Farewell now! Farewell now! Farewell till we meet again!
Farewell now! Farewell now! Farewell to all our friends.
Farewell now! Farewell now! Farewell till we meet again!
Farewell now! Farewell now! Let’s sing fare-
well to Jonathan.
Farewell now! Farewell now! Let’s sing farewell to Aaron.
Farewell now! Farewell now! Let’s sing fare-
well to Elizabeth.
Farewell now! Farewell now! Farewell till we meet again!
Repeat first verse
Use this familiar Kindermusik song to help
your baby make transitions throughout her
day. Sing farewell to friends, to the grocery store,
to the babysitter, even to pets when you leave the
house to run errands! Children need rituals and
routines to help them make sense of their world.
The familiarity of this simple song will comfort your
child, as she learns that saying farewell is only
“until we meet again.”
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