Syncopation: Feel the Beat

Section 3 Syncopated Blues Lyrics

• Sing along with the lyrics of "Down by the River" when they enter at 0:45. The words are provided below.

  Down by the river
  Under the moon.
  I heard the water
  Singing this tune.

• Experiment with singing in a voice that seems appropriate to the melody. Can you project a voice that is "earthy" and in a blues style?
• How do the lyrics match the music? Think about what lyrics would follow these and why they would be appropriate.
• Answer Section 3 on the worksheet.

Now select a Performance Activity and explore the syncopated blues rhythm and call and response.