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Vader Jakob
Jean-Philippe Rameau, translator unknown
Traditional (folk song)
Canon, Two-part song
Vader JakobJean-Philippe Rameau, translator unknown
00:00 / 00:18
Language
Afrikaans
Appropriate age
Early Childhood (0-5 years), Foundation phase (Gr R - Gr 3), Intermediate phase (Gr 4 - Gr 6)
Source
FAK sangbundel
Country of origin
France
Place of origin
Kempton Park
Original language
French
Focus rhythmic element
tika-tika
Focus melodic element
f
Teaching purpose
Metre, Rhythm, Part-work, Specific rhythmic element
Additional resources
Metre
2 time
Games you can play
Afrikaans volkspele, Action game, Dance
Form
ABCD
Theme
Religion
Scale
Hexachordal with low so
LYRICS
Afrikaans
Vader Jakob, Vader Jakob
Slaap jy nog? Slaap jy nog?
Hoor hoe lui die kerkklok! Hoor hoe lui die kerkklok!
Ding dong del. Ding dong del.
Translation
Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing! Morning bells are ringing!
Ding dong Bell! Ding dong Bell!
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