Old Joe Clarke

  • "Old Joe Clarke" is a fantastic song for teaching Mixolydian mode.
  • The melodic element 'ta' (flattened ti) can be taught with this song.
  • This song can also be used to prepare and practise the rhythm "tim-ka".
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Kodály Analysis:

Old Joe Clarke Theme: Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Mixolydian CSP: F Age: Middle Primary - Upper Secondary
Tones: s low d finalis r m f s l ta Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d s f m ; d r d ; d s low d ; m r d finalis ; s l ta l s
Prep: Mixolydian, , ta
MC: Mixolydian, ta
Prac: Mixolydian, , ta

 

Origin: American
Source: 150 American Folk Songs to Sing Read and Play. Boosey & Hawkes

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