Had A Little Rooster

This catchy American folk song is great for:

  • Working in 3/4 metre.
  • Preparing and practising the rhythmic element 'tum ti'.
  • Preparing and practising the melodic element 'fa'.
  • Promoting memory development - just add more verses!
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Kodály Analysis:

Had A Little Rooster Theme: Animals Games:
Partner: Form: Verse & Chorus Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: B - C Age: Middle Primary - Upper Primary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l d high r high Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d l ; s m d ; d m ; m r d finalis ; d f ; f l d high ; d high r high ; r high d high l ; l f m
Prep: , f
Prac: , f

 

Origin: American Folk Song
Source: Songs in Action

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