Week #22
Easy to Play Songs with 2-3 Chords
This is week 22 of the year and we will be celebrating songs that are easy to play, with only 2-3 chords, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.
The songs are:
SING ALONG
Featured Song
HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
Did you ever see the Ed Sullivan show? Check out Laurie London, a 13 year old from England, bringing this timeless song to #2 on the US charts in 1958. Go ahead and sing along with Laurie London!
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
CAREGIVING TIPS
Finding easy singalong videos on youtube is a great caregiving tool. Susie Q is a very popular channel for many memory care facilities. Here she is singing our featured song of the week, He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands.
DID YOU KNOW?
Story
Creating more fun and silliness with kazoos/slide whistle
A few years ago, I asked my daughter to take part in my music video (along with Dan Thompson-Aue), and she hesitated. Because she was shy and did not want to feel put on the spot. Some of you might feel the same way, when it comes to participating in music. To lighten the mood and create a “no mistakes or failures” full proof way that she could participate, we offered her the slide whistle or the kazoo. She chose the slide whistle and jumped right in! She looks like she was having fun, and I know that I had fun. And I hope you all had fun watching the video and feel inspired to try it yourselves!
Kazoos and slide whistles are such easy and immediate ways to bring more joy, laughter and smiles into your moments together. Check out the video to see how my daughter and I connected through music, specifically with the slide whistle. You can use a kazoo in its place, if you want to try this at home with the one(s) you care for. When playing a kazoo or slide whistle, you do not need any musical training. You just hum in the kazoo or blow into the slide whistle.
Thank you for taking the time to read through our newsletter. I hope you found at least one tip or inspiration that will bring more joy to your caregiving. 😄
In the music,
Lisa Peterson
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