Difficulty: Easy/Medium (great for junior high, high school, and college steel bands)
In music slang, especially in Caribbean culture, chippin’ refers to a relaxed, rhythmic way of walking or dancing, often done during Carnival or street parades. It’s a small, bouncy step in time with the music, creating a feeling of swaying or grooving while moving forward. Chippin’ lets people enjoy the beat and atmosphere without fully breaking into an intense dance. Use this description to help develop the feel of this piece.
