Instrumental Year 2 Notations - A sailor went to sea, sea, sea instrumental

The classic children's song "A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea" is presented here with a delightful instrumental twist for Year 2 students. The song's lyrics are adapted to include actions and instrumental play, making it an engaging and interactive experience for young learners. The familiar tune begins with the sailor's journey to the sea, with each verse playfully substituting 'sea' with 'chop' and 'knee', adding variety and fun to the rhythm and melody. The notation provided guides the rhythm for singing and clapping along, while the lyrics reinforce the pattern with each iteration focusing on a different action word.

To enhance the musical adventure, an instrumental game is included where children are divided into three groups, each assigned different instruments corresponding to the words 'sea', 'chop', or 'knee'. As the song is sung, each group plays their instruments when their respective word is mentioned. This not only teaches musical timing but also listening skills. An advanced variation of the game challenges the children to play the instruments in place of singing the words, making the last verse, which combines all three words, the most challenging and exciting part of the game. Actions such as clapping, waving, searching, chopping, and knee tapping are incorporated to help children connect the physical movements with the sounds they produce, creating a comprehensive sensory learning experience.