Yodelady

This one kept us giggling practically the whole time we were recording it. In this day and age of mixing mediums, it seemed a logical humorous extension to mix these two radically different styles together.

We really think that you will get the most of this one by using the recording. We combined traditional acoustic instruments, such as tuba and accordion, for the oom pah parts while mixing contemporary electronic sounds together for the hip-hop part. The two together are a hoot!

Our singers had no problems singing "yodelady hoo" as if they were really yodeling. They started in their chest voices and crossed into their head voices for the high notes very nicely. The "d" in "...lady" is implied more than pronounced, as you will hear. For the rapped parts, our performers adopted an attitude quite the opposite of the bubbly yodelers. Again, this is easily apparent on the recording for reference.

As with most partner songs, part one performs first, then part two. The third time through, the two combine. Of course, the accompaniments follow similarly.

Consider having performers in costume for this tune. Both styles (yodelers and rappers) suggest familiar outfits which would work well in context. To have fun with it, consider reversing which characters wear which costumes! In other words, let rappers yodel and yodelers rap. Or mix and match as you think is comical. Add typical movement to each group as well. How would yodelers move? Rappers? Your students will get a kick out of coming up with ideas to pull this one off.