Old Mother Hubbard

This traditional nursery rhyme is great for subconscious preparation of 6/8 metre.

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Kodály Analysis:

Old Mother Hubbard Theme: Nursery Rhymes Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: D - G Age: Early Childhood - Lower Primary
Tones: ti low d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d r m ; m s ; s f m r ; r s ; s m ; f r ; m r d ti low d finalis

 

Origin:
Source: Triad Music Book: Number Songs and Singing Games; The Jacaranda Press

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