Build 'em Up

  • This fun song can be used to prepare and practise beat!

  • We have chosen the theme 'occupations' for this song as it can be used in connection with builders and carpenters.

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Kodály Analysis:

Build 'em Up Theme: Occupations Games: Action
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: G Age: Early Childhood - Lower Primary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: s m s ; f r ; r s ; s ti ; ti l s l ; s d high ; d high l d high ; d high s ; l s f m r d finalis

 

Origin: Traditional
Source: My Mini Music Books by David Hooper

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