Slap That Jukebox Vocal Parts

This post is for: Sloane, Angela, Elisabeth M, Bailey, Bethany, Hannah B, Sarah B, Lindsey, Lydia H, Maddi, Ellen, Emma, Annie, Sarah R, Micayla, Juliana, Erin, Trisha, Hannah H, Maria, Elizabeth C, Marie, Naomi, Laura, Macy, Katherine, Savanna, Brittney, Christian, Jordan, Israel, James, Brendan, Michael, Krista, Erica, Meridian, & Addie.  (You last four ladies will be pushing the jukebox out onto the stage as the song begins.)  This is everyone from Scene 20 plus Krista, Erica, Meridian, & Addie.

If you weren't at practice on Jan. 26th, then take a look at each video and let me know which part you'd like to sing.  The entire song is in unison except for one note--the word "long" before the last phrase, which is in four part harmony.  That's why I made these videos.

There's a typo in your script on page 38.  In the last line of the 2nd paragraph, it says, "Feed that jukebox so I can dance with you."  It should say, "Feed that juke so I can dance with you."

Also on page 38, remember not to take a breath on those two parts ("all night long--Slap that jukebox" and "dance with you--Slap that jukebox") where you slide your voice up for the key changes.  If you breathe there, then your voice can't slide.

On the CD, the singers slide their voices up on the word "night" at the end of the song.  We're not going to do that.  Instead, I'd like for you to drop your voice at the end of the last word, "song".

Also, take a decent breath right before the word "long".  You'll need to hold that for 11 counts, but they're quick counts since it's a fast song.  If you need to sneak a breath, then that's fine.  Just don't do it at the same time as the people around you.

Once you start dancing and singing at the same time, you might find yourself running out of breath.  It's a fast song!  When you practice singing this at home, I want you to do that lying-down-on-the-floor-with-a-book-on-your-belly thing.  Make sure you push that book up every time you inhale.  This will help train your body to breathe deeply enough so you don't run out of breath while dancing.  Do this often, at least every other day, so that it becomes second-nature to you.  Practice the song lying down first, then do it with the dancing (after you learn the steps, of course).

Okay...videos!  Captions are below each video.

This is the bottom note, played an octave lower for the guys.

Starting with "all", the notes are: B - C# - F# - F# - BBBBBBB.

"Night" and "long" are the same note for you.

This is the bottom note--for the girls.

Starting with "all", the notes are: B - C# - F# - F# - BBBBBBB.

"Night" and "long" are the same note for you.

This is the middle-bottom note (a.k.a. "The Tricky Note").

Starting with "all", the notes are: B - C# - F# - G# - BBBBBBB.

Remember to think "Do-Re" (doh-ray) for "night long". 

This is the middle-high note--for the girls.

Starting with "all", the notes are: B - C# - F# - B - BBBBBBB.

When going from "night" to "long", remember to think, "Here comes the bride."

This is the middle-high note, played an octave lower for the guy (Christian).

Starting with "all", the notes are: B - C# - F# - B - BBBBBBB.

When going from "night" to "long", remember to think, "Here comes the bride."

This is the high note.

Starting with "all", the notes are: B - C# - F# - D# - BBBBBBB.

When going from "night" to "long", remember to think, "My Bah,"

 from "My Bonnie lies over the ocean."

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, then please let me know. 

 ~ Mrs. Green