Lots of sliding this week, as per the hand-out. Keep everything super relaxed and aim to get used to the sensation of the released, relaxed face rather than worrying too much about the note. All the sliding will be very good for the little muscles and for flexibility.
We talked about which songs to do at the end of term party, and I think we were in favour of Motherless Child, Malaika, Bright Morning Star and possibly This Train?
I will put Motherless child up as we sang it and it’ll be on this same post. Feel free to post any comments/other suggestions about song choice in the comments box. NB-we changed a few of the notes, so if any readers amongst you see a discrepancy, go with the recordings below as that’s what we decided to do.
malaika words (this is just a guide to pronouncing the second and third verses-don’t pay attention to the pitch). Translations are below.
Verse 1
Malaika, nakupenda Malaika – Angel, I love you Angel
Malaika, nakupenda Malaika.
Nami nifanyeje – And me, what can I do?
Kijana mwenzio – My young companion
Nashindwa na mali sina we – I am defeated by wealth (lack of money).
Ningekuoha, Malaika – I would marry you, Angel
Verse 2
Pesa, zasumbuha rohoyangu – Money troubles my heart
Pesa, zasumbuha rohoyangu
Nami nifanyeje – And me, what can I do?
Kijana mwenzio – My young companion
Nashindwa na mali sina we – I am defeated by wealth (lack of money).
Ningekuoha, Malaika – I would marry you, Angel
Verse 3
Kidege, hukuwaza kidege -Little bird, I dream of you, little bird
Kidege, hukuwaza kidege
Nami nifanyeje – And me, what can I do?
Kijana mwenzio – My young companion
Nashindwa na mali sina we – I am defeated by wealth (lack of money).
Ningekuoha, Malaika – I would marry you, Angel
