Hey Diddle Diddle

This classic nursery rhyme is terrific for subconscious preparation of:

  • 6/8 metre
  • easy rhythms in compound time.
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Kodály Analysis:

Hey Diddle Diddle Theme: Nursery Rhymes Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: A Age: Early Childhood - Lower Primary
Tones: s low l low ti low d finalis r m f s l Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: m f s ; s r ; d r m ; r m f ; f s l ; s m d ; m s low ; s low l low ti low d finalis
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Origin:
Source: Triad Music Book: Number Songs and Singing Games; The Jacaranda Press

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