Anchors Aweigh

This 'navy song' can be used to:

  • Teach the melodic element 'fi' (with the last line of the song).
  • Prepare and practise the rhythmic element 'tim-ka'.
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Kodály Analysis:

Anchors Aweigh Theme: American Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: CSP: A - C Age: Lower Secondary - Upper Secondary
Tones: d r m f fi s l ti d high finalis r high m high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep: , fi
MC: fi
Prac: , fi

 

Origin: Lyrics: Alfred H. Miles Music: Charles A.Zimmerman 1907
Source: Wee Sing America

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