Jazz Baby
Carole Boston Weatherford
Follow these directions to add some rhythm to this poem.
When you hear each of the following phrases, repeat them as
a group.
Jazz Baby, Jazz Baby
Rum-a-tum-tum
Bebop-de-bop
For each of the following phrases, the instrument to be played is listed beside it.
“You’ve got music in your hands.” / All instruments play at the same time“blow your horn” / Play an air horn – make believe
“tap your feet” / TAP YOUR FEET
“snap your fingers” / SNAP YOUR FINGERS
“Pound your drum” / The drums play
“Swing and sway. Shake and shimmy, dance all day.” / Swing your hips. Shake your body.
“strike those keys” / The keyboard will play.
“Jiggle, wiggle, jitterbug.” / Dance in your spot.
“Pluck those strings” / Play an air guitar
“Hum a song” /