Pharaoh's Army

This upbeat, catchy song can be used to:

  • Teach the melodic element 'fa'.
  • Teach the rhythmic element 'tim-ka'.
Loading preview...

Audio Player

Kodály Analysis:

Pharaoh's Army Theme: Religious Games:
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: A - B Age: Upper Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low l low d finalis r m f Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: m f m ; r m r ; m r d finalis ; d r d ; d l low ; l low s low d ; d m d
Prep: , f
MC: , f
Prac: , f

 

Origin: African American
Source: 150 American Folk Songs to Sing Read and Play. Boosey and Hawkes.

You might also be interested in...

Early In The Morning A skipping rope song. You may need to do this one outside!
more...
Kum Bachur Atzel The rhythm 'syncopa' (or ti-ta-ti) is prominant in this song and is surrounded by simple rhythms making...
more...

Return to Browse all songs | Search for specific songs