Pick A Bale of Cotton

  • This song can be used to prepare and practise the melodic element 'fa'.
  • This song is also useful for preparing and practising the rhythmic element 'too' (minim/half note).
  • Students can make up actions to suit the song.
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Kodály Analysis:

Pick A Bale of Cotton Theme: Occupations Games: Action
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: A - B Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low l low d finalis m f s ti Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic: m d ; d l low s low ; d s low ti d finalis ; m f s ; s d ; s s low
Prep: , f
Prac: , f ti

 

Origin: American
Source: Catch A Song www.dominie.com.au

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