Listen and Play Along
The composer of this music is Zoltan Kodaly. He is a Hungarian composer and is known for creating a method of teaching music that we now know as the Kodaly Method. You will recognize some of it when using the solfege hand signs when we sing do, re mi, etc. His influence in music teaching methods has influenced the entire world of music teaching. Kodaly's inspiration to create a new way of teaching was that he wanted to raise the standard of children's singing and music education in general.
The Kodaly Method uses a child-development approach, sequencing skills using easiest and progressing to more difficult. For example, the first sequence to teach in melody training is s-m. It is a natural interval, as when we are calling to each other....Daaaaa-vid. It is a natural minor third descending. Think about your voice and listen to it the next time you are calling someone from a distance and you will hear this interval. A particular sequence is also followed and labelled for rhythms, beginning with quarter notes as a ta.
One of the main features of the Kodaly Method is the moveable do system, which enhances the ability to sight read music in any key!
The following selection provides activities. Please try:
1. Play Along. Read and follow the written rhythms.
2. Listening Log.
3. Analysis.
4. Cup Game -- If you would like.
Remember, all of this is optional! Enjoy!
