Female Solo Singers Rhythm Play-Along
In the States, March is Women’s History Month. Last year, I created a rhythm and body percussion play-along video that included various girl groups from The Go-Gos to Destiny’s Child.
This Year’s Video
This year’s rhythm play-along focuses on songs written and/or recorded by:
Lauper, Cyndi (1983). Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. [Recorded by Cyndi Lauper]. On She's So Unusual.
Madonna & Pettibone, Shep (1990). Vogue. [Recorded by Madonna]. On I'm Breathless.
Parton, Dolly (1980). 9 to 5. [Recorded by Dolly Parton]. On 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs.
Redding, Otis (1967). Respect. [Recorded by Aretha Franklin]. On I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.
Merrill, George & Rubican, Shannon (1987). I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me). [Recorded by Whitney Houston]. On Whitney.
Rhythm Values
The rhythm values and articulations are:
Eighth Note - Quaver
Quarter Note and rest - Crotchet (dotted included)
Half Note and rest - Minim
Whole Note - Semibreve
Accent
Next week, I will follow up with a body percussion video and some slides about the performers. Enjoy!