Turkey In The Straw (Version 2)

This well-known American folk song is useful for:

  • Singing with a wide range of notes.
  • Working with 'fa' and 'low fa'.
  • Preparing and practising the melodic element 'ti'.
  • Working with the rhythmic element 'too' (minim / half note).
  • Improvising country dance style moves in the chorus while the rest of the class keeps a strong beat.
  • Singing solfa in the echo passages.
  • Reading notes on ledger lines.
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Kodály Analysis:

Turkey In The Straw (Version 2) Theme: Humour Games:
Partner: Form: Verse & Chorus Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: A Age: Middle Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: m low f low s low l low ti low d finalis r m f s l d high Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: m r d finalis ; d ti low d ; d s low m low ; m low f low s low l low ; l low s low m low ; s low d ; d r m ; m s l ; d m s ; f l f ; l d high
Prep: , f low ti low
MC:
Prac: , f f low ti low

 

Origin: American Folk Song
Source: http://www.bethsnotesplus.com

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