Hey Lolly

A fantastic song for learning names as each name is repeated several times during the course of the song!!!

This song can be used for improvising in 3 ways.

Instead of the word 'Lolly' children can substitute:

  • The name of a classmate
  • A word (can even be an action!)
  • Made-up words/syllables

Also useful for preparing and practising:

  • The rhythmic element 'tum-ti'.
  • The melodic element 'fa'.
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Kodály Analysis:

Hey Lolly Theme: Improvisation Games: Improvisation ; Learning Names
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Pentachord CSP: C - E Age: Early Childhood - Lower Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep: ;
Prac: ; , f

 

Origin: Calypso
Source: Cities! Busy Places - Friendly Faces Kindermusik; Imagine That!

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