I'm Happy

This simple song is great for:

  • Teaching the rhythmic element too-oo-oo (dotted minim / dotted half note).
  • Creating new lyrics.
  • Singing in solfa - the simple rhythms and repeated notes make it ideal for this!

This song has the same melody as 'The BIBLE' song.

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Kodály Analysis:

I'm Happy Theme: Friends Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Hexachord CSP: C - E Age: Early Childhood - Upper Primary
Tones: m f s l ti d high finalis Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: m s m ; m s l ; l f l ; l ti ; l s ti ; s l ti d high finalis
Prac:

 

Origin: Traditional Melody Lyrics and Arr. M. McLatchey
Source: MySongFile.com

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