Jeremiah Obadiah Puff Puff Puff

The regular, repeating rhythms of this rhyme make it great for:

  • Preparing and practising beat.
  • Improvising/composing body ostinato patterns.
  • Preparing and practising the rhythmic element 'sa' (1 beat rest).
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Kodály Analysis:

Jeremiah Obadiah Puff Puff Puff Theme: Nursery Rhymes Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type: Rhyme
Scale: CSP: Age: Early Childhood - Lower Primary
Tones: Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep:
Prac:

 

Origin: Traditional
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