Songs of Country: First Nations Music and Folk Songs
Learning and performing simple folk songs and singing games from different cultures.
Key Questions
- What sounds does a didgeridoo make, and how is it different from other instruments you know?
- How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songs help communities remember important stories about Country?
- Can you listen to a First Nations song and describe how the rhythm or melody makes your body feel?
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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