Henry Martin
Song Analysis
Grade Level
5 - 8
Tonal Center
la
Scale
Dorian
Range
M10
Tone Set
s,L,t,drmfislt
Melodic Motive(s)
Melodic Elements
fi Tuning
Melodic Context
s-fi
Rhythmic Element(s)
anacrusis Tuning
 
 
Original Starting Pitch
D
Partwork
Form Analysis
ABCD
Form Type
Strophic
Rhythm Set
ta
ta-a
tam-ti
ta-a-a
tie
anacrusis

Source

Farnsworth, C. H. and Cecil Sharp. Folk-Songs, Chanteys, and Singing Games. New York: The H. W. Gray Co., 1916. 10-13.



Informant/Performer
Lucy White, Hambridge, England, 1905

State


Region
Widespread

Origin
Scottish

Song Type(s)
Ballad


Game Types


Sub-Game Types


Sub-Game Types

Figures


Subject(s)
Occupations


Sub Subject
Sea

Alternate Titles

General Comments

Child ballad #250. Piano accompaniment in source.