John the Rabbit

John, the Rabbit
Formerly called Folk Songs, Singing Games, & Play Parties Vol. 3
By Jill Trinka
Spiral-bound Book and CD
41 pages 
K to grade 6
  
A collection of folk music, games, and activities to develop rhythmic, melodic, vocal, motor, social, and improvisational skills. All songs are traditional, with the exception of The Hobo's Lullaby (by Goebel Reeves). Includes information on the notation of the songs and suggested grade levels.

The notations in this volume are transcriptions of the songs as Jill originally sang them and attempt to show more clearly the phrasing and style used. The notations show the rhythmic anticipations, hesitations, and "vocal gestures" (slides, scoops, etc.) used by the singer. Each song gives the origin, lyrics and melody line (all are in stick notation), and formation and actions (when appropriate).

The included CD features Jill singing, sometimes with accompaniment on dulcimer, autoharp, guitar, or banjo.  

Contents:
Preface; Explanation of Notation; Song Types & Instrumentations; Songs; Notes on Songs; Metric Index; Rhythmic Motives & Phrases Index; Melodic Content Index; Melodic Motives & Phrases Index; Alphabetical Index.   

Titles included: Scrapin' Up Sand in the Bottom of the Sea, Down Came a Lady, Thomas A Tattamus, Who's That, Lady Lady, Wallflowers, John the Rabbit, The Riddle Song, Cumberland Gap, Hinx Minx, Push the Business On, Who Killed the Robin, There Was a Man & He Was Mad, The North Wind Doth Blow, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, I'se the B'y, Gwan Roun' Rabbit, Paw-Paw Patch, Green Coffee Grows on the White Oak Trees, The Keeper, I've Been to Haarlem, I Want to Be a Farmer, Charlie's Neat, Paper of Pins, Simple Gifts, The Hobo's Lullaby.