Mama Don't 'Low (4-4)

This catchy song is really useful for:

• Teaching the melodic element 'ma' (flattened 'mi').
• Preparing and practising the rhythmic element 'tika-ti'.
• Preparing improvisation skills - students can improvise their own words of things that 'Mama don't 'low'.
• Reinforcing beat for older students - this song has a nice strong beat which lends itself to beat practice.
• Discussing how the song follows a ternary form with a couple of minor differences. These can be analysed with students.