Great Big Dog

This African American song is great for preparing and practising:

  • The rhythmic element 'ti-tum'.
  • The melodic elements 'low la' and 'low so'.
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Great Big Dog Theme: Family Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: do Pentatonic CSP: C - D Age: Upper Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low l low d finalis r m s l Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: s low l low d ; d m s ; s m d ; d l low s low ; m r d ; d l low d finalis
Prep: , l low s low
Prac: , l low s low

 

Origin: African American
Source: 150 American Folk Songs To Sing, Read and Play

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