Water Come A-Me Eye

This Calypso style song can be sung 'Call and Response' with the 'Water Come a Me Eye' as the response.

Also great for:

  • Working with syncopated rhythms
  • Preparing and practising the melodic element 'fa'.
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Kodály Analysis:

Water Come A-Me Eye Theme: Multicultural Games:
Partner: Form: Call & Response Song Type:
Scale: CSP: G Age: Upper Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: s d high ; d high m s ; s r ; r m f s l ; m f m r d finalis ; d m s ; s d
Prep: f
Prac: f

 

Origin: Calypso - from Jamaica Arr. M. McLatchey
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