Old Blue

This is a fantastic song for teaching:

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

Old Blue Theme: Animals Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Tetratonic CSP: C - F Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m s Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: m d ; d m s ; s m d ; d r d finalis ; d s
Prep: Tetratonic, , r
MC: Tetratonic, , r
Prac: Tetratonic, , r

 

Origin:
Source: The Kodály Method. Prentice Hall Inc.

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