Jim Jones

This Old English Ballad is great for:

  • Studying the history of the 'convict era' in Australia.
  • Practising 6/8 time.
  • Singing in natural minor scale (minus ti).
  • Working with 'fa' in natural minor.
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Kodály Analysis:

Jim Jones Theme: Historical Events Games:
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type:
Scale: Natural Minor CSP: A Age: Upper Primary - Middle Secondary
Tones: l low finalis d r m f s l d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: l low d m s ; s m d ; s m r d l low ; l low m ; m l ; l d high l ; l f m r ; r l s ; d r m ; l s m d ; r d l low finalis
Prep: Natural Minor
Prac: Natural Minor, f

 

Origin: Old English Ballad
Source: Middle Years Music Education: Music for the Heart, Body, Spirit and Mind DVD http://www.kmeiaqueensland.com.au

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