(Sample) Week #33 WALTZES/SONGS IN 3/4 (Part 2)

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Lisa Peterson
August 10, 2025

Week #33

Waltzes Songs in ¾ Time (Part 2)

This is week 33 of the year and we will be celebrating Waltzes/Songs in ¾ Time (Part 2), by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • Home On the Range

  • Let Me Call You Sweetheart

  • My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

  • My Wild Irish Rose

  • Take Me Out to the Ball Game

  • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

  • Whispering Hope

  • Wild Rover

Featured Song

MY BONNIE

“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean”, a traditional folk song from Scotland, is known in several countries, and the subject of the song (“my bonnie”) may refer to a person of any gender. When the sheet music was published in the 1880s it became very popular, especially among college singing groups. Today, the song remains a well-known campfire song that is often taught to children growing up in Western countries.

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Here is a video by Ray Charles. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

Celebrate small wins

  • did you have a moment of connection, laughter, smiling with your loved one today?

  • did you get more than 6 hours of sleep today?

  • did you connect with a friend or support person today?

  • did you have nutritious food today?

  • were any of your care routines easy or smooth today?

  • did you do something fun for yourself today?

What are some ways you can celebrate your small wins? What would feel good to you?

  • a bath?

  • a walk?

  • listening to music?

  • enjoying some movement or dance?

  • doing a puzzle?

  • having a treat?

  • calling a friend?

  • dancing to your favorite song?

  • what are your favorite things to do to celebrate?

  • having a cup of tea?

  • sitting out in nature?

Share if you have any self-care tips or stories from this week at [email protected] 

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