The Green Grass Grows All Around

This cumulative folk song is HEAPS of fun. It's great for:

  • Singing with call and response.
  • Preparing the melodic element 'fa'.
  • Memory work (remembering all the verses!)
  • Singing in concerts or class.
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Kodály Analysis:

The Green Grass Grows All Around Theme: Nature Games:
Partner: Form: Call & Response Song Type:
Scale: Hexachord CSP: C - D Age: Lower Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low d finalis r m f s l Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic:
Prep: f
Prac: f

 

Origin: Appalachian Folk Song
Source: BethsNotesPlus.com Arr. M. McLatchey

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