Rhythm Set
ta
ta-a
ta-a-a
tam-ti
Source
Sharp, Cecil J. English Folk-Chanteys. London: Simpkin Marshall, Ltd. 1914, reprinted 1932. 60.
Tone Set S,l, drm
Tonal Center So
Scale Pentatonic
Original Starting Pitch D
Informant/Performer
Mr. Robert Ellison at Belvedere, Woolwich, England
Range
M6
State _None
Region _None
Origin African-American
Grade Level
4 - 8
Song Type
Shanty
Melodic Element(s)
so,
Game Type SubGame Type
Melodic Context
so,-do
Figures
Rhythmic Element(s)
tam-ti
Subject SubSubject
Occupations Occupations/Sea
Partwork
General Comments
Original is notated in 4/4.
Form Type Call-response
Form Analysis ABCD
   
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