This echo song is from Ghana and it is called Kye Kye Kule. Though many students were able to learn this song quickly and wanted to sing along with the leader, we discussed how this is an echo song and it is always meant to be echoed, even when we know it really well. To demonstrate this point, students watched a video of children in Ghana singing this song on the playground. Even though they knew the song really well, the group always echoed the leader. You can watch this video here:
Then, we talked about how the children in the video are using more of a shouting voice than a singing voice. The singing style is different in Ghana, but in music class, students are still expected to use their best and most gentle sound.
Kye kye, Kule. (Kye kye, Kule.)
Kye kye, Kofinsa. (Kye kye, Kofinsa.)
Kofinsa langa. (Kofinsa langa.)
Kaka shi langa. (Kaka shi langa.)
Kum adende. (Kum adende.)
Kum adende. Hey!
In addition to singing this song as an echo song, students also played a passing game. At the end of the song, each student who was out got to get an egg shaker and join the shaker band. They practiced keeping the steady beat while they were there. The winner got to play the maraca!
Hear Ms. McCance's class sing the song by clicking the link below:
Kye Kye Kule
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