Week #33
Waltzes Songs in ¾ Time (Part 2)
This is week 33 of the year and we will be celebrating Waltzes/Songs in ¾ Time (Part 2), by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.
The songs are:
Home On the Range
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
My Wild Irish Rose
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Whispering Hope
Wild Rover
Featured Song
MY BONNIE
“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean”, a traditional folk song from Scotland, is known in several countries, and the subject of the song (“my bonnie”) may refer to a person of any gender. When the sheet music was published in the 1880s it became very popular, especially among college singing groups. Today, the song remains a well-known campfire song that is often taught to children growing up in Western countries.
Is this melody familiar to you?
Are the words familiar?
Did you find yourself humming along?
How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?
Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Here is a video by Ray Charles. I hope you enjoy it!
Creative Ideas
HOW TO USE THE MUSIC
Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.
Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.
Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)
Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.
SELF-CARE TIPS
Celebrate small wins
did you have a moment of connection, laughter, smiling with your loved one today?
did you get more than 6 hours of sleep today?
did you connect with a friend or support person today?
did you have nutritious food today?
were any of your care routines easy or smooth today?
did you do something fun for yourself today?
What are some ways you can celebrate your small wins? What would feel good to you?
a bath?
a walk?
listening to music?
enjoying some movement or dance?
doing a puzzle?
having a treat?
calling a friend?
dancing to your favorite song?
what are your favorite things to do to celebrate?
having a cup of tea?
sitting out in nature?
Share if you have any self-care tips or stories from this week at [email protected]
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