The Little Dappled Cow

  • This fun song is terrific for preparing and practising the melodic elements 'fa' and 'ti'.
  • The interval of an octave can be taught using the last bar of this song!
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Kodály Analysis:

The Little Dappled Cow Theme: Animals Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: F - G Age: Upper Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ;  
Melodic: s d high ; d high ti d high ; d high l s ; s m s ; s l s ; s r ; d r m ; m r d ; m r m ; m s l ; l r ; r m f ; f m f ; f l ; m f s l ti d high ; d high d finalis
Prep: Major, f ti
Prac: Major, f ti

 

Origin: American Folk Song
Source: 150 American Folk Songs to Sing Read and Play. Boosey and Hawkes.

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