music anthology

Renice A.D. McFarlaneSW1370/131C2Dr. L. CokeApril 16, 2014

Running Head: MUSIC ANTHOLOGY 0

Music Anthology

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2-3 Year Olds

4-5 Year Olds

6-8 Year Olds

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Jesus Loves Me

Teaching Notes

This is a devotional song. It is suitable for children ages 4-5 years old, because it is low in pitch,

has repeated phrases, (bars 1-2 are similar with bars 5-6 and bars 9-10 are similar with 13-14),

making it simpler for that age group.

The musical concepts in this song are rhythm, pitch, duration. There is a steady rhythm, which

allows for the children to easily catch on to it. There is variety in the pitches, in that it has a

variation of low notes and a few high notes. -

The integration of this song may be done in Religious Education and Social Studies. In learning

about "Me", the children would gain an appreciation of God's love for themselves and others.

The concept of opposites may be integrated as well, as the song speaks of "weak " and "strong"

Musical Discoveries

The time signature of the song is four crotchet beats to the bar ( ). Is is written in the key of C

major, as there are no accidentals in the piece. The song begins on the first beat of the bar. Notes

in this piece are semi-breve, dotted minim, minim and crotchet. There are 16 bars in the piece of

music

Teaching Suggestions

Children could clap the rhythm while being taught the song to gain a concept of the timing. They can also have an ostinato, some children quietly singing "yes Jesus loves me" throughout, or they may sing in a round.

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Chi Chi Bud

Teaching Notes

This song is a folk song. 6-8 year olds would be the age group it is suitable for, as it is a call and

answer song. This is easier managed by the upper age groups. It has social commentary on birds

in the environment.

It may be can be integrated in Social Studies.

The musical concepts which may be learned are, pitch (high and low), rhythm patterns in using

the long and short sounds. These may be selected and demonstrated using percussive

instruments.

Musical Discoveries

The piece is written in the time signature , which means there are two crotchet beats to the bar.

The song is written in the key F Major, which is shown by the key signature of B flat. The types

of notes used in the song are dotted crotchets, crotchets and quavers. It has 17 bars written on the

score. This type of song is called a digging song. The "call" is the "bomma" and the "response" is

the "bobbin"


The recorder may be used to introduce and make the bird sounds. A sound piece develop using

different bird sounds. The bird sounds can be used to make an ostinato, which may be melodic

(sung), or rhythmic (played on drums). The children may be divided into different bird groups to

do different parts of the song.

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Jesus Loves the Little Children

Teaching Notes

This song is a devotional song. It is suited for 6-8 year olds. It has complex rhythm patterns, and

has high notes which older children are able to manage. It also have a long verse without much

repetition.

The musical concepts are pitch (the notes on the treble staff), rhythm patterns and contrast in

sound (form)

Integration could be done in art when learning colours as well as teaching Social Studies and

different people of the world. In Language Arts, they could look at the rhyming words (true, you;

strong, wrong; white, sight)

Musical Discoveries

The song is written in timing. There are four crotchet beats to each bar. There are no

accidentals in the music, showing that this piece is written in C Major. There is no key signature

present. Types of notes used in this song are dotted minims, minims, crotchets, and quavers. The

song begins on the last beat in the bar. There are 16 bars in the piece.


Children could be given pictures to represent specific words (Jesus, Shepherd, children and the

different colour dots). The children could also dress like different people in the world while

doing the song and do a dramatic presentation of the content.

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Rain is Falling (Tune of London's Burning)

This is an expandable

Rain is falling, rain is falling. See the water, see the water. Puddles! Puddles! Puddles! Puddles!

Be careful you don't fall in

Sun is shining, sun is shining. See the flowers, see the flowers. Birds are flying! Sun is Shining!

We play in the meadow

Teaching Notes

This is an action song. It is suitable for five year olds. The tune is simple and can be easily

identified by the children.

The musical concepts which may be brought out in this are repeated pitches, rhythm patterns and

pitch (high and low).

The song can be integrated in Science, teaching how plants grow. It can also be integrated in

Movement, using actions to signify specific words (falling, flying, play)

Musical Discoveries

The song is in , meaning there are 3 crotchet beats to the bar. It is written in the key of G Major

and has the key signature F sharp. Kinds of notes used in this song are minims, crotchets and

quavers. The song starts on the last beat in the bar. It has 9 bars.


The use of a video to show rainfall or sing the song on a rainy day. When they sun shines, sing

the second verse relating to the sun. After the rain has fallen, take the children to see the puddles

and make the connection with the rain and the puddles. Have them use percussive instruments to

keep rhythm.

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Greetings

Teaching Notes

This is an action song. It is telling different parts of the body to do different actions. This is

suitable for the age group 4-5. It has a simple rhythm, and is repetitive. Bars 1-3 are similar to 5-

7.

Musical elements which may be learned are pitch (high and low) and duration, the length of

sounds. Integration may be done in Social Studies and Language Arts.

Musical Discoveries



present. Types of notes used in this song are dotted minims, minims, crotchets, and quavers. The

song begins on the last beat in the bar. There are 9 bars in the piece.


Get children to move their body parts in time with rhythm and song instructions

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Chant

Lyrics

Mosquito one, mosquito two

Mosquito jump inna hot calaloo

Sen' mosquito fi go light mi lamp

Mosquito jump inna calaloo too

Teaching Notes

This is a chant. It is suitable for 6-8 year olds. It involves a series of movements, mimicking

housecleaning which may make it complicated for younger children.

Integration for this chant may be done in Movement and Math skills explored.


Have the children be the "mosquitoes". Let them tap the rhythm patterns that they hear. The

children may use a sound piece to describe the piece. Musical instruments may also be used to

keep rhythm. Drums and other percussive instruments to find possible rhythms for the chant.

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Pots and Pans (Tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)

Pots and pans are sometimes used,

In my home, to make my food.

Potter makes the pots and pans,

Then he sells them through the land.

Pots and pans are sometimes used,

In my home, to make my food.

Teaching Notes

This is a game. It is used with the age group 2-3. This is because the tune is very simple and the

pitch is low. The music concepts are pitch and duration. The integration may be done in

Language Arts and Social Studies

Musical Discoveries



present. The types of notes in the piece are minims and crotchets. There are 12 bars in the music.


Give the children pictures to identify pots and pans while singing. They will mimic making pots

and pans and match in time with the music

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Bessie Down

Teaching Notes

This is a game song. It suitable for 6-8 year olds, because the rhythm chances and may prove

difficult for the younger ones.

The music element may be rhythm, contrast and repetition. Integration would have in Movement.

Musical Discoveries



present. The kinds of notes used are minims, dotted crotchets, crotchets and quavers. The song

has a repeat symbol at bar 13.


The children would be outside and be free to use their bodies to show the movement of the piece.

They can also use various instruments to accompany the song. While moving in the circle, the

children may bob and weave to go up and down

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Nanny Thread Yuh Needle

Teaching Notes

This is a game song, suitable for 4-5 year olds. The pitch varies, but not drastically. There is a

slightly complex rhythm pattern.

The music concepts are rhythm, duration and pitch. The integration may be done in Social

Studies, Math and Language Arts

Musical Discoveries

The song is written in timing. There are four crotchet beats to each bar. The piece is written

in F Major and has the key signature B Flat. The types of notes are minims, dotted crotchets,

crotchets and quavers. It has 9 bars in the music.


The children may clap the timing to gain the rhythm. They may use instruments to accompany

the piece and they may picture table.

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I Can Stamp

Teaching Notes

This is an action song. It is suitable for 6-8 year olds, as it has 4 verses and may prove too

lengthy for small children.

Music Elements are pitch and duration (observing rests). Integration may be in Movement,

Language Arts and Religious Education

Musical Discoveries

The song is written in timing. There are four crotchet beats to each bar. It is written in the

key of D Major and has the key signature F and C sharp. There is a bass line accompanying the

treble. Notes used in the piece are minims and crotchets


Have an ostinato (stamp may feet, stamp my feet), throughout the song. This may be exchanged

at different points. Different groups of children may sing the different verses (boys different

from girls)

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