Category: improvisation
Oh oh the Sunshine
Lyrics (American folk song) Oh oh the sunshine! (repeat twice)Sally’s got a red dress buttoned behind (repeat) See also Subjects: summer / sun Harmony: chords I, IV, V Melody: so-mi / E,G Rhythm: / Scale: pentatonic Tones: drmsld’ / ms (see below) ...
Toodala
Info Toodala parties were frequent in Texas (U.S.). (source) Lyrics (American folk song) Mighty pretty motion, toodala,Toodala, toodala, Mighty pretty motion, toodala,Toodala-la lady. Recorder Notes D, E, G, A, B, D’ Movement See download below. See also Subject: hello Activity: ...
Did You Feed My Cow
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. Well, did you feed my cow? (Yes, ma’am!)Well, did you feed my cow? (Yes, ma’am!)Well, tell me what did you feed her? (Corn and hay)Well, tell me, what did you feed her? (Corn and hay) 2. ...
Circle Round the Zero
Lyrics (Folk song) Circle round the zero, Find your lovin’ zero,Back back zero, side side zero,Front front zero,Swing your lovin’ zero. Game Version 1 One student walks around a circle of other students sitting in a circle. On the words ...
Babylon’s Falling
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) Babylon’s falling, falling, falling,Babylon’s falling to rise no more. See also Culture: African American Spirituals Harmony: Orff arrangements / chords I & V Melody: high & low / steps, skips, repeats / do re mi / G, A, ...
Atadwe
Lyrics (Folk song from Ghana) Atadwe, Enne yea te de une! Atadwe = tiger nuts See also Country: Ghana Subject: food Form: call and response Harmony: ostinati / chords I & IV Melody: G,A,B / F#,G,A,B Meter: 6/8 Rhythm: Scale: tetrachord Tones: mfsl YouTube ...
Hill and Gully Rider
Lyrics (Jamaican folk song) RefrainHill and gully rider, Hill and gully. (repeat) 1. Took my horse and come down, Hill and gully,But my horse done tumble down, Hill and gully.And the nighttime come a-tumblin’ down, Hill and gully. 2. Oh, my ...
Goin’ Down to Cairo
Info Cairo (pronounced CARE-o) is the southernmost city in Illinois (USA). It lies on the junction of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Lyrics (Folk song) Goin’ down to Cairo, Goodbye and a goodbyeGoin’ down to Cairo, Goodbye Liza Jane. Mop that deck ...
A Tisket A Tasket
Lyrics (Folk song) A tisket, a tasket,A green and yellow basket.I wrote a letter to my love (friend)And on the way I dropped it. Game Formation: Students sit in a circle on the floor. One student (“It”) carries a basket ...
Chicken on the Fence Post
Lyrics (Folk song) Chicken on the fence post, can’t dance Josie,Chicken on the fence post, can’t dance Josie,Chicken on the fence post, can’t dance Josie,Hello, Susan Brown. See also Subject: chickens Form: call & response Harmony: Orff arrangements / chords I IV ...