{"id":92745,"date":"2024-06-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primarysinging.com\/?p=92745"},"modified":"2024-06-01T13:14:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T17:14:21","slug":"i-believe-in-christ-jingle-bells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primarysinging.com\/i-believe-in-christ-jingle-bells\/","title":{"rendered":"I Believe in Christ Jingle Bells"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It doesn’t need to be Christmas time to use jingle bells in primary! Grab some bells and have some fun shaking along with this I Believe in Christ Jingle Bells<\/strong> pattern!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple jingle bells pattern includes rhythms that follow the natural flow of the song, making it super easy to learn! Both Junior and Senior primary kiddos will love using these simple instruments as you review I Believe in Christ (archives)<\/a> in singing time this month.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I Believe in Christ Jingle Bells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don’t need to have any fancy instruments for a successful singing time! This activity utilizes one of the simplest, cheapest instruments I can think of: Jingle Bells! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’d like to purchase a set of jingle bells or make your own, you can find our top recommendations in this post here<\/a>! Or, take a look at all our living music activities<\/a> for more ways to incorporate instruments and bring the music to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cool thing about this jingle bells pattern is that it works beautifully with any verse of this hymn you are working on! I recommend focusing on just one verse at a time, but feel free to use this pattern with all 4 verses if you wish! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Just start by reviewing one verse of I Believe in Christ (flip chart here)<\/a>. Then, pass out jingle bells as you post the jingle bells pattern on the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the first page, demonstrate the pattern by doing 3 short, steady shakes with your jingle bell as you sing, \u201cI believe in \u2013 .\u201d Then, shake your bell fast as you sing, \u201cChrist.\u201d Repeat this rhythm for the second phrase. Here’s an example of what this looks like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I \/ believe \/ in \/ *Christ; He \/ is \/ my \/ *King!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, quietly shake your bell as you make a large circle in the air. Use this action while you sing, \u201cWith all my heart.\u201d Return to the steady shake for the phrase, \u201cto him I\u2019ll \u2013 \u201c and finish with a fast shake as you sing, \u201csing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you catch all the rhythms I used? Let\u2019s try it together! Slowly try the first page of the pattern. It may help to speak the rhythm with the pattern before adding in notes. Then, try singing it together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you\u2019re ready to move on, the second part of the pattern uses rhythms we already know! The only new step is that you\u2019ll switch hands halfway through singing the phrase, \u201cI\u2019ll raise my voice in praise and joy.\u201d Here’s a visual to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll \/ raise \/ my \/ voice \/ (SWITCH HANDS) in \/ praise \/ and \/ joy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we try the entire song? Sing through the entire song a few times as you try the jingle bells pattern. Once you reach the end of the 2-page pattern, repeat it for the second half of the song!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Jingle Bells Key & Pattern: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This simple pattern utilizes just 3 easy rhythms. I’ve included a key below, as well as a full outline for the pattern. Be sure to grab the printable pattern with symbols for each rhythm to use as you teach this pattern! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. . = Steady Shake (Typically in sets of 3-4 throughout the song) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. ^^^ = Fast Shake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. O = Quiet shake in a circle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    \u2026 ^^^ \u2026 ^^^ <\/strong>(I \/ believe \/ in \/ *Christ; He \/  is \/ my \/ *King)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    O \u2026 ^^^<\/strong> (With all my heart – to \/ Him \/ I\u2019ll \/ *sing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2026. SWITCH HANDS \u2026. (<\/strong>I\u2019ll \/ raise \/ my \/ voice (Switch) in \/ praise \/ and \/ joy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    O \u2026 ^^^ <\/strong>(In grand amens \u2013 my \/ tongue \/ em \/ *ploy )<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once you’ve reached this point in the pattern, just repeat it for the second half of the song! Super simple!<\/p>\n\n\n

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