Sweet Betsy From Pike

  • A song about the trials of a pioneering couple - 'Betsy' and 'Ike'
  • A fantastic song for preparing and practising 3/4 metre.
  • The rhythm 'tum ti' can be prepared and practised with this song.
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Kodály Analysis:

Sweet Betsy From Pike Theme: Historical Events Games:
Partner: Form: Verse & Chorus Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: C Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic: d m s d high ; s f m r d ; d high ti s ; ti s m ; m f s l ; s d ; d r m ; s f d finalis
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Origin: American Folk Song
Source: 150 American Folk Songs to Sing Read and Play. Boosey and Hawkes.

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