Moreton Bay

This traditional Australian Folk Song is fantastic for:

  • Discussing Australian convict history.
  • Teaching the rhythmic element 'tim-ka'.
  • Working with the melodic elements 'low ti' and 'ti'. (There is no 'fa' in this song.)
  • Working with phrase variations (A1, A2, A3, A2).
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Kodály Analysis:

Moreton Bay Theme: Australian Games:
Partner: Form: Ternary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: D - E Age: Upper Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: s low l low ti low d finalis r m s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d s low d ; d m s d high ; d high ti l ; l d high ; d high l s ; s m d ; d r m ; m r d ; d l low ; l low ti low ; d r d finalis ; d s ; s l ti d high
Prep: , ti ti low
MC:
Prac: , ti ti low

 

Origin: Australian Folk Song
Source: Middle Years Music Education: Music for the Heart, Body, Spirit and Mind DVD http://www.kmeiaqueensland.com.au

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