Lyrics
One stone passing, two stones passing, three stones passing, four stones
Five stones passing, six stones passing, seven stones passing, eight stones passing,
Nine stones passing, ten stones.
Game
Students sit in a circle. On the red “X’s” above, students pass stones (or bean bags) to the right. On the “off beat,” students pick up the stick that was placed in front of them.
Things that can simplify the process:
- Repeat the first two measures over and over.
- Practice the motions of everyone moving hands to the right, then back (even swaying), keeping in sync with everyone else.
- Walk around and help students.
- Say words like “Pass,” “Pick up” and “Right,” even singing those words to the tune.
- Slow down the tempo.
- Only put in 1 stone in at the beginning while the rest of the students pretend. Gradually add more stones.
- Add a drum beat on the strong (X) beats. You could also add a xylophone bordun (open fifth on C & G) on the strong beats.
Options to make this one easier:
- On the 2/4 measures, students tap stones twice in front of them instead of passing
- Simplify the melody by singing the melody for ms. 1 on all 5/8 measures.
- Make this 6/8 by substituting all quarter notes for dotted quarter notes.
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