Sailing On The Ocean (2-4)

  • This song can be useful for preparing and practising the melodic elements 'low la' and 'low so'.
  • The rhythmic element 'tika-ti' can also be taught with this song.
  • You might like to change the words 'pretty girl' to make this song work better for your classes. 'Loyal friend' is an option.
  • Also available in 4/4 - add either version to your song file and receive the other free!
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Kodály Analysis:

Sailing On The Ocean (2-4) Theme: Sea Games:
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type:
Scale: do Pentatonic CSP: F - G Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low l low d finalis r m s l Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d m d ; d l low s low ; s low d ; m s r ; m s l ; l s m d ; s low m ; m r d finalis
Prep: , l low s low
MC:
Prac: , l low s low

 

Origin: American Folk Song
Source:

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