Let Us Chase the Squirrel

  • Children can't get enough of this chasing, circle game!
  • A useful song for preparing and practising the rhythm 'too' (minim/half note).
  • A great song for preparing and practising the melodic element 're'.
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Kodály Analysis:

Let Us Chase the Squirrel Theme: Animals Games: Circle
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Tetratonic CSP: D - G Age: Early Childhood - Middle Primary
Tones: d finalis r m s Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: d r m s ; s d ; m r d ; d r d finalis
Prep: , r
Prac: , r

 

Origin: North Carolina
Source: 150 American Folk Songs to Sing Read and Play Booskey & Hawkes

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