Do Ron Ron
Do Ron Ron is a musical warm-up based on the classic doo-wop song structure, in which players take turns inserting improvised lyrics into the repeating "Do Ron Ron" chorus framework. The familiar musical structure lowers the barrier to musical participation. The exercise builds confidence in singing and spontaneous lyric creation.
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