Submitted by Sue Michiels, California

Idea posted August 17, 2005

Westminster Chimes
For Boomwhackers® or bells with optional chordal accompaniment:
C C,/ B A/ G F/ E D/ C E /F A/ D B/ C, G/ E D/
C C,/ B A /G F/ E D/ C E /F A /D B/ C, G/ C - - - -

       IV V7 I

On the last three notes the kids play the chords of IV, V7 and I
I = CEGC, C major chord
IV = FAC C, F major chord
V7 = GBDF, G major chord

We work out how to build the chords by missing one person out in the diatonic scale line. We play it twice and then end with Boomwhacker® applause*.

Autoharp / ukulele / guitar accompaniment:
C-/F-/C-/G7-/C-/F-/G7-/C-/G7-/
C-/F-/C-/G7-/C-/F-/G7-/CG7/C-//
*Boomwhacker® applause - when all students with Boomwhackers® tap them at the same time. The result sounds like clapping or applause.