3. If the movement is based on a time element (rhythm), present the activity content, line by line, i.e., Yankee Doodle; Pat-a-cake, etc.
4. Be sure the rhyme and activity has been thoroughly mastered before adding the song element.
5. If a dancing movement is involved, present same to the class as a unit before combining with other movements, i.e., Fly Away Jack and Jill; Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling, etc.
The author wishes to express thanks to Miss Louise Westwood, Director of Music of the Newark Public Schools, for the following suggestions as to the teaching of the song element:
1. Pitch-pipes:
No song under any condition should be sung without the pitch of the first word being given; using the pitch-pipe to get the key in which the song is written.
2. Range of Songs:
All songs should be sung not lower than the first line E or higher than the fifth line F of the staff. If songs are scored in another range, transpose the song by changing the pitch of the first word.
3. Quality of Tone:
All singing should be in a soft, light, head tone. Half-tone quality.