Introducing Afro Caribbean Culture through the song "Day O" sang by Harry Belanfonte

Dear All,

Here are the important links for you to try out the rhythmic patterns on the drums and the melody of the song:

Virtual Drum Set

Bongos

Keyboard to play sounds made by the steel drums

MTV for home

MTV for Home

More about Zubir Said and his renowned Children's Day Song - Semoga Bahagia

Zubir Said's life story

Semoga Bahagia with English translation

                                                    Semoga Bahagia sang in different styles

                                                           Zubir Said's compositions

Try to memorise the Malay lyrics of the song, and understand the words with the help of the English translation. Read the score given to you and try playing it on the virtual piano.

virtual piano

Basic keyboard

Partner songs in tandem

Dear all,

Below are some partner songs that can go very well together. Try it out at home. You may wish to sing or play on your recorder/ keyboard.

Some performances during class time:

Video clips of partner songs


Online Music keyboard:

Basic piano with labelled notes

Virtual piano 2