The Ants Go Marching Two by Two

  • This humorous song is based on the biblical story of Noah and the ark.
  • A great song for preparing and practising the natural minor scale.
  • A terrific song for preparing and practising 6/8 metre.
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Kodály Analysis:

The Ants Go Marching Two by Two Theme: Minibeasts Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Natural Minor CSP: E - G Age: Lower Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: m low s low l low finalis ti low d r m Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: l low m low l low ; l low ti low d ; d ti low d ; d l low s low ; s low m low s low ; d r m ; m d m ; d r ti low d ; d l low ti low ; m r d ti low l low ; l low s low l low finalis
Prep: Natural Minor, ti low
Prac: Natural Minor, ti low

 

Origin: Traditional
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