top of page
Vader Jakob
Traditional (folk song)
Canon, Two-part song
Vader Jakob
00:00 / 01:04
Language
Afrikaans
Appropriate age
Early Childhood (0-5 years), Foundation phase (Gr R - Gr 3), Intermediate phase (Gr 4 - Gr 6)
Source
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
Theme
Religion
Form
ABCD
Scale
Hexachordal with low so
LYRICS
Afrikaans
Traditional French lyrics:
Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques,
Dormez-vous ? Dormez-vous ?
Sonnez les matines ! Sonnez les matines !
Din, din, don. Din, din, don.
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!
Share this song!
bottom of page