a type of scale, of which there are seven main types

a mode that sounds similar to a minor scale; the D dorian mode uses the white notes starting on D

a structure based on repeating verses, with variation in the lyrics

a folk song traditionally sung by sailors to help them coordinate their movements

the dorian mode

British English CC

scale comparison 1

scale comparison 2

Scarborough Fair melody 

Greensleeves melody

playing the Drunken Sailor melody

task B feedback performance

Modes and sea shanties

Music

Characteristics of folk songs

Composing a pentatonic melody

Singing sea shanties

Folk dance and the minor scale

Playing a folk melody in two parts

This unit explores folk music from around the world, with detailed looks at sea shanties and Russian folk dance. Pupils are exposed to a diverse array of folk music, exploring characteristics that are typical of folk traditions, composing simple melodies and performing using keyboards and vocals.

Folk songs from around the world

it is a type of scale with a distinct sound

The dorian mode sounds similar to what scale?

A __________ is a type of folk song that was traditionally sung by sailors to coordinate their movements.

A __________ structure repeats the same verse with different lyrics.

A phrase is a short section of a melody, normally 1, 2 or _____ bars long.

A scale that includes five notes is called a __________ scale.

A conjunct melody moves by __________ steps.

Order the five notes of the G major pentatonic scale.

Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of folk music?

A pair of quavers (eighth notes) is worth how many beats?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Modes and sea shanties

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.