Hot Cross Buns (Version 2)

This version of 'Hot Cross Buns' is traditionally sung in the United Kingdom.

It is great for:

  • Singing octaves (being careful with intonation).
  • Preparing and practising the melodic element 'fa'.
  • Teaching 2/2 (cut common) metre.
  • Working with the rhythmic element 'too' (minim / half note) in 2/2 metre.
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Kodály Analysis:

Hot Cross Buns (Version 2) Theme: Easter Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: CSP: C Age: Lower Primary - Middle Primary
Tones: s low d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep: , f
MC:
Prac: , f

 

Origin:
Source: Seventy Simply Songs With Ostinati

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