Frere Jacques (Dictate the Rhythm)

This structured dictation worksheet is great for:

  • Helping students break down dictation into achievable steps.
  • Providing options for students who need to take things slowly and methodically and those who can zoom through at a faster pace!
  • Giving extension work to those students who finish quickly.

An audio file is included on this page so you could leave this worksheet for a supervising teacher. The audio track gives a 4 beat lead-in to establish the tempo.

An answer sheet is also provided with answers in blue.

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Kodály Analysis:

Frere Jacques (Dictate the Rhythm) Theme: Lullabies Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: F Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low d finalis r m f s l Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic:

 

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