Jack Be Nimble (Composition Template)

In this composition worksheet students:

  • Analyse the form of a given rhyme.

  • Use the same form to write a rhythm using compound rhythms 'ta ti', 'ti-ti-ti' and 'tum'.

  • Add solfa ('do', 'mi', 'so' and 'la'), to their rhythm to compose a melody.

N.B. You might like to instruct your students to include other known rhythmic or melodic elements.

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Kodály Analysis:

Jack Be Nimble (Composition Template) Theme: Body Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type: Rhyme
Scale: CSP: Age: Middle Primary
Tones: d finalis m s l Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic:
Prac: ; ; , d

 

Origin:
Source: MySongFile.com

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