Take the classic canon, “Ah Poor Bird”, add new lyrics, and you have the perfect Winter song!
Questions…
As I worked with this canon, three questions arose. After much research, I still haven’t found any definitive answers. If you have thoughts on it, please leave a comment!
- Should it be written in 2/4 or 4/4?
- Should it be a 2-part, 3-part, or 4-part canon?
- Should the “C” be natural or sharp?
Teaching Process
Extensions
Prominent melodic elements include the opening la, ti, do and do, re, mi and then the ending do, ti, la.
Rhythmic elements-quarter note, half note, eighth notes.
Add ukulele. The D minor chord is fairly easy because it’s the fingering for F with an added third finger. Play D minor for the entire song.
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