Yodelady
From Plank Road Publishing
by Teresa JenningsIn this day and age of mixing mediums, it seemed logical and humorous for us to mix radically different styles together. Why not yodeling and rap? This song will let your students experience and enjoy both musical styles. Based on our experience, your singers will have no problems singing "yodelady hoo" as if they were really yodeling. For the rapped parts, your students will probably adopt an attitude quite the opposite of the bubbly yodelers. Our recording combines 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! Consider having performers in costume for this tune. Both styles (yodelers and rappers) suggest familiar outfits which would work well in context, and your students will get a kick out of coming up with ideas to pull this one off. This song will keep you all giggling. (from Music K-8, Vol. 12, No. 3)
(Run time: 1:41)
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