Shoo Fly Or I'll Call The Bee

This great singing game is useful for:

  • Having lots of fun!
  • The times you want a 'free formation' game. (I.e. you don't need to take the time to form lines or a circle.)
  • Practising the rhythm 'tim-ka'.
  • Practising 'low ti' and 'fa'.
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Kodály Analysis:

Shoo Fly Or I'll Call The Bee Theme: Minibeasts Games: Action
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: E - A Age: Lower Primary - Middle Primary
Tones: ti low d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: m d ; d r m f ; f r ; r ti low d ; r m d ; r s ; s f m r d finalis
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Origin: Traditional Melody
Source: M. McLatchey

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