4. Crocs basking
Tigers ambush without thinking
Crocs basking without blinking
Snap jaws shut
Devouring any creatures that come near
Crocs basking without blinking
Snap jaws shut
Devouring any creatures that come near
Fascinations
Crocodiles are among our most feared carnivores because of their size, big powerful jaws and aggressiveness. At up to 6 metres in length they are the largest reptiles on the planet and have been around since dinosaurs walked the Earth. A bask or float of crocodiles spells danger but you cannot always see the danger as they lie underwater with only their eyes visible. Watch out for those jaws or they might just swallow you whole!
Crocodiles are among our most feared carnivores because of their size, big powerful jaws and aggressiveness. At up to 6 metres in length they are the largest reptiles on the planet and have been around since dinosaurs walked the Earth. A bask or float of crocodiles spells danger but you cannot always see the danger as they lie underwater with only their eyes visible. Watch out for those jaws or they might just swallow you whole!
Musicking
Start out by listening to the song which has a challenging pitch-range that needs a relaxed and fearless approach. Sing scales from low Bb to top F’ with loose jaws and wide open mouths to access the higher notes. Singers should identify bars where the rhythm is made up of straight crotchets and practise clapping these crisply; how about introducing a ‘sniff of disdain’ in the rests on the first beats of bars 2 and 4? When you have learned the first half of the song, clap the syncopated rhythms and use the accents to shape and make sense of the phrases. From bar 14 note that the rhythms are ‘pushed’ which means they land just before the beat - adding vim and vigour to the melody. Listen out for accuracy - these crocs need their rhythms to be razor sharp!
Start out by listening to the song which has a challenging pitch-range that needs a relaxed and fearless approach. Sing scales from low Bb to top F’ with loose jaws and wide open mouths to access the higher notes. Singers should identify bars where the rhythm is made up of straight crotchets and practise clapping these crisply; how about introducing a ‘sniff of disdain’ in the rests on the first beats of bars 2 and 4? When you have learned the first half of the song, clap the syncopated rhythms and use the accents to shape and make sense of the phrases. From bar 14 note that the rhythms are ‘pushed’ which means they land just before the beat - adding vim and vigour to the melody. Listen out for accuracy - these crocs need their rhythms to be razor sharp!
Learning moves
In this pitch-matching game the leader invites everyone to stand. Then, casting a watchful, unblinking eye at the assembly of crocs, the leader sings the words ‘Crocs basking’ starting on a note of their own choice. The leader signals for every croc to join in singing on the same note without blinking or moving their head/body, and holding the note as long as indicated. The leader watches and listens carefully and gestures to any fidgety or croaky crocs to sit down. The last croc standing is the winner and then takes a turn as leader.
In this pitch-matching game the leader invites everyone to stand. Then, casting a watchful, unblinking eye at the assembly of crocs, the leader sings the words ‘Crocs basking’ starting on a note of their own choice. The leader signals for every croc to join in singing on the same note without blinking or moving their head/body, and holding the note as long as indicated. The leader watches and listens carefully and gestures to any fidgety or croaky crocs to sit down. The last croc standing is the winner and then takes a turn as leader.