I Know A Little Pussy

This 'riddle' song is fantastic for teaching:

  • the Major Scale (very clear example of ascending and descending Major scale).
  • the melodic element 'fa'.
  • the melodic element 'ti'.
  • the rhythmic element 'syncopa'.
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Kodály Analysis:

I Know A Little Pussy Theme: Animals Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: C Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d r m ; m f s ; l ti d high ; d high ti l s f m r d finalis
Prep: Major, , f ti
MC: Major, , f ti
Prac: Major, , f ti

 

Origin: Traditional
Source: http://www.singinggamesforchildren.com/

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