I've Been Working On The Railroad

This traditional American folk song can be used to:

  • Teach the melodic element 'di' (sharpened 'do').
  • Prepare and practise the rhythmic element 'tim-ka'.
  • Practise singing and recognising large intervals, e.g. rising minor 7th ('low so' to 'fa') and falling Perfect 5th ('mi' to 'low la').
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Kodály Analysis:

I've Been Working On The Railroad Theme: American Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: CSP: F - G Age: Upper Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: s low l low ti low d finalis di r m f Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep: , di
MC: di
Prac: , di

 

Origin: American Folk Song
Source: The Best Of Folk Music - Book 1

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