Bold Jack Donohue

This download includes a section on word meanings and historical context providing insight into the life of an Australian bushranger (outlaw).
A fantastic song for preparing and practising a 9/8 time signature!
This song can be used to prepare and practise the melodic element 'low ti'.

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Kodály Analysis:

Bold Jack Donohue		Theme:	Australian	Games:
Partner:		Form:		Song Type:

Scale:

Hexachord

CSP:

C - E

Age:

Middle Primary - Lower Secondary

Tones:

s low

l low

ti low

d finalis

Rhythm:

;

;

;

;

Melodic:

s low

;

ti low

;

;

ti low

l low

s low

;

s low

l low

ti low

;

;

l low

;

s low

;

l low

;

s low

ti low

;

d finalis

Prep:

,

ti low

Prac:

,

ti low

Origin: Australian Folk Song

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