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Song Analysis
Grade Level
K - 3
Tonal Center
do
Scale
Hexachord
Range
M6
Tone Set
Drmfsl
Melodic Motive(s)
r.s.md.z
rm.f.mf.s
Melodic Elements
fa Tuning
Melodic Context
m-f
Rhythmic Element(s)
tim-ri Tuning
 
 
Original Starting Pitch
C
Partwork
Form Analysis
A(ab)A'(ac)
Form Type
Strophic with refrain
Rhythm Set
ta
ti-ti
tim-ri

Source
Linscott, Eloise H., Folk Songs of Old New England, New York: Dover Publications, 1993. 34-36, (unabridged repbulication of second edition, 1962, Archon Books, Hamden, Conn.)

Informant/Performer
Children of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Allen Hubbard, Taunton, MA

State
Massachusetts

Region
New England

Origin
Anglo-American

Song Type(s)
Singing Game


Game Types
Line


Sub-Game Types
Line/Single


Sub-Game Types

Figures
Arch


Subject(s)
Crime and Punishment


Sub Subject

Alternate Titles

General Comments
Also in Erdei, Peter, 150 American Folk Songs.