Venezuelan Gaita Call and Chorus
Holiday Party
V
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
- A drum or any surface to tap a beat
- Optional: maracas
HOW TO PLAY
1
The group settles into a steady clapping or tapping rhythm together.
2
One player sings a short improvised call line about the season or celebration.
3
The whole group responds together with a simple repeated chorus line.
4
The lead role passes to a new singer every few rounds, who invents a fresh call.
5
Continue trading calls and choruses until the group decides to bring the song to a joyful close.