Santa Maloney

Dance and sing in 2 part canon with this catchy song!

Also great for:

  • Teaching 6/8 metre!
  • Preparing and practising the melodic element 'fa'.
  • Having lots of fun!
  • Improvising new words and actions.
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Kodály Analysis:

Santa Maloney Theme: Body Games: Circle ; Double Circle
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type: 2 Part Canon
Scale: Major CSP: F Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic: d s low ; s low m ; m d ; d s ; s m ; r f ; f m r d finalis
Prep: 2 Part Canon, ; ; ; , f
MC: 2 Part Canon, ; ; ;
Prac: 2 Part Canon, ; ; ; , f

 

Origin:
Source: My Mini Music Books by David Hooper

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