The Wild Colonial Boy

This song (with the included historical context and explanation of words in the song) provides a fascinating insight into the life of an Australian bushranger.
This is a useful song for preparing and practising rhythms in 6/8 time.
The melodic elements 'fa' and 'ti' can be practised with this song.

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Kodály Analysis:

The Wild Colonial Boy		Theme:	Australian	Games:
Partner:		Form:	Ternary	Song Type:

Scale:

Major

CSP:

G - A

Age:

Upper Primary - Middle Secondary

Tones:

s low

ti low

d finalis

d high

Rhythm:

;

;

;

Melodic:

;

;

;

ti low

s low

;

s low

;

d finalis

;

;

d high

;

d high

;

;

;

Prep:

ti low

Prac:

Major,

ti low

Source: Australian Folk Song

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