Mama Don't 'Low

Turn this favourite folk song into a way of learning students' names by following the instructions for the suggested game!
The melodic element 'ma' (flattened 'mi') can be prepared and practised with this song.
The rhythmic element 'tika-ti' can also be prepared and practised with this song.

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Kodály Analysis:

Mama Don't 'Low		Theme:	Music	Games:	Circle ; Word Improvisation ; Learning Names
Partner:		Form:	Strophic	Song Type:

Scale:

CSP:

F - G

Age:

Upper Primary - Middle Secondary

Tones:

s low

l low

ti low

d finalis

Rhythm:

;

;

;

;

;

Melodic:

;

l low

s low

;

s low

;

;

;

;

;

;

ti low

s low

;

s low

l low

d finalis

Prep:

,

Prac:

,

Origin: American Folk Song

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	Mama Don't 'Low (4-4) A catchy, rhythmic song which lends itself to word improvisation - and fun!
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