Raindrops

This simple song is great for:

  • Teaching 4/8.
  • Preparing and pratising the melodic element 'fa'.
  • Working with dynamics (with the different verses).
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Kodály Analysis:

Raindrops Theme: Weather Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Pentachord CSP: F - A Age: Middle Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: m f s ; s d ; d r m ; r d r ; d r m f ; f m r d finalis
Prep: f
Prac: f

 

Origin: Children's Song
Source: Making Music Your Own

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