Optional: Name tag that says John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
Instructions
Meet a man with a very long name: John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt. Display your name tag and notice that's my name, too! Listen to this song and join in on the dah part loudly but without shouting.
What words stay the same in this song?
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, that's my name too.
"There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt"
Dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah!
What words change in this song?
Whenever I go out, the people always shout
It's fun to pronounce, so folks all announce
When I go out to play, my friends politely say
And if it's hard to hear, they whisper in your ear
In music, we can sing loudly without shouting. There is an Italian word for loud: forte. What part of the song do we sing forte? (Dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah! )
In music, we can also sing softly or quietly. There is an Italian word for soft: piano. Did you notice whether the song is sung forte or piano near the end? (piano)
As we sing this song, let's get softer with each verse. On the last verse, let's get so soft (or piano) that we only move our lips! (Just silently think the words.) However, whenever we sing the dah part, sing it loudly (or forte) without shouting.
Other Songs You May Be Interested In...
Loading, please wait...
Loading, Please Wait
Get Access...
For full access to all content and features, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial.
You can also view some sample songs and lessons on our sample page.
