The Sailor's Alphabet

  • This sea shanty is fantastic for preparing and practising 3/4 time.
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Kodály Analysis:

The Sailor's Alphabet Theme: Sea Shanty Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: B - D Age: Middle Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: s low l low ti low d finalis r m f s Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: s low d ; d m d ; d ti low l low ; l low ti low l low ; l low s low ; s low f ; f m r ; d m s ; s d ; d ti low r ; f r ti low ; ti low r d finalis
Prac:

 

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

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