Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier

This American Folk Song is an adaptation of the Irish Folk Song 'Shule Aroon'. During the American Revolution this song was adapted to express the grief of seeing their young men leave as soldiers for war.

The song is useful for:

  • Comparing and contrasting with 'Shule Aroon'.
  • Comparing and contrasting American and Irish music.
  • Singing in natural minor tonality.
  • Preparing and practising the rhythmic element 'tim-ka'.
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Kodály Analysis:

Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier Theme: War Games:
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: F - G Age: Lower Secondary - Upper Secondary
Tones: l low d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: m r d ; d l ; l s f ; s d high ; d high ti s ; m s d ; s f m ; d r m s ; f m r d finalis ; d m ; l ti l ; ti m ; m l ; s l low ; l low f ; r d high ; d high s m
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Origin: American Folk Song adapted from Irish 'Shule Aroon'
Source: Exploring Music volume 6

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