Building Blocks of Jazz – Lyrics
5:44
Grades: 5 - 12
Video Description: Debby Lennon , Director of Webster University Jazz Singers, joins Phil Dunlap to discuss the importance of the lyric and how to interpret lyrics through various vocal and jazz techniques.
Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Jazz-22**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Have students practice the vocal techniques highlighted in the video.
- Use the video as part of an arts appreciation activity. What is student reaction to the music featured? What did they like? Dislike?
- Have students write lyrics for a song of their own and use them to practice techniques demonstrated in the video.
*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
