Learning 9/8 Time Signature Isn't So Hard To Do

For those of you who are registered to start the spring session of Music Together in Fort Mill (Starting Thursday, March 25 at 9:30, there's still time to register!) we will be doing a piece in the Tambourine Collection that goes:

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Hip hip hip hippity
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Hap hap hap happity
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Hop hop hop hoppity
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Hippity, happity, hoppity, clap, clap.

It is in 9/8 time signature which means it's a rhythm that most of our ears are not used to hearing. While this all may seem difficult to us adults, children don't know that. If you want to get a head start and hear what the rhythm sounds like listen to Dave Brubeck's Blue Rondo Al A Turk. Whether you are in the Music Together class or not this is a great song to listen to.