The Holly And The Ivy - D Major

In addition to enjoying singing this beautiful English carol, it can be used to:

  • Prepare and practise the rhythmic element 'tum ti' in 3/4 metre.
  • Teach the melodic element 'fa' (in the context of descending pentachord so-fa-mi-re-do OR mi-fa-mi).
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Kodály Analysis:

The Holly And The Ivy - D Major Theme: Christmas Games:
Partner: Form: Verse & Chorus Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: D - F Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low l low d finalis r m f s l Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic: d l ; l s m ; m d ; s f m r d ; d m ; m l low s low ; s low d ; d r m f ; m r d finalis
Prep: , f
MC: f
Prac: , f

 

Origin: Traditional English Carol
Source: http://www.bethsnotesplus.com

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