Lullaby

This simple lullaby is great for:

  • Use as a settling song!
  • Teaching 4/4 metre.
  • Teaching the rhythmic element 'sa'.
  • Preparing and practising the melodic element 're'.
  • Singing a descending perfect 5th.
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Kodály Analysis:

Lullaby Theme: Lullabies Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Tetratonic CSP: D - F Age: Lower Primary - Middle Primary
Tones: d finalis r m s Rhythm: ;  
Melodic: d r m s ; s d ; m r d finalis
Prep: Tetratonic, , r
MC: Tetratonic,
Prac: Tetratonic, , r

 

Origin: Traditional
Source: Music for Fun, Music for Learning

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