Rhythm Rhyme

This rhyme is designed to be done with actions to reinforce the following rhythms through movement:

  • ta
  • ti-ti
  • sa
  • tika-tika

Make sure all movements are done strongly on the beat.

This rhyme also works well when said in time names.

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Kodály Analysis:

Rhythm Rhyme Theme: Music Games: Action
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type: Rhyme
Scale: CSP: Age: Early Childhood - Lower Primary
Tones: Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep:
Prac:

 

Origin: M. McLatchey
Source: MySongFile.com

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