This Endris Night 6/4

This 15th century English Carol is great for teaching 6/4 metre.

Some teaching ideas:

  • Before teaching the song, use it as a rhythmic dictation.
  • Have your students re-write the song in 6/8 metre - i.e. halve every rhythm. (They might need help with the tim-ka!)
  • Discuss how it changes the feel of the song if written in 6/8.
  • Learn how to conduct in 6/4.
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Kodály Analysis:

This Endris Night 6/4 Theme: Christmas Games:
Partner: Form: Strophic Song Type:
Scale: Major CSP: C - D Age: Middle Secondary - Upper Secondary
Tones: d finalis r m f s l ti d high Rhythm: ; ; ; ; ;  
Melodic: d m ; m f s l ti ; ti l s ; s d high ; d high ti l ; l f m ; m l ; l s f m ; m s ; s m ; f r d finalis
Prep:
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Origin: 15th Century English Carol
Source: The Oxford School Music Books - Senior Book 2

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This Endris Night 6/8 A beautiful, lilting 15th Century Carol.
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