Row The Boat Whittington

This 3 part canon is useful for:

  • teaching the Major scale
  • preparing and practising 6/8 time
  • preparing and practising the rhythmic element 'tim-ka-ti'.
  • practising the melodic elements 'fa' and 'ti'
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Kodály Analysis:

Row The Boat Whittington Theme: Historical Events Games:
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type: 3 Part Canon
Scale: Major CSP: C Age: Upper Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: d d high ; d high ti l s f m ; m l ; m d finalis
Prep: Major,
MC: Major
Prac: Major, , f

 

Origin: The Catch Club, 1762
Source: 150 Rounds for Singing and Teaching; Boosey and Hawkes

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