Pitch Year 4 Notations - Foods from every different nation

"Foods from Every Different Nation" is a playful and engaging musical activity designed for Year 4 students, which combines singing with simple body percussion to create a rhythmical and interactive experience. Set to a 4/4 time signature, the song's lyrics explore the diverse culinary preferences of children, asking them to share their favourite international dishes and treats. The melody is catchy and repetitive, making it easy for the children to learn and remember. The song starts with the line "Food from ev'ry diff'rent nation, what's your fav'rite sweet temptation?" and continues with playful exchanges about liking sausages and oranges, allowing for a variety of foods to be inserted into the game.

During the activity, children sit in a circle or a line and perform a sequence of actions to the beat of the song, which includes tapping their knees, clapping their hands, and clicking their fingers to the right and left. The goal is to maintain a steady pulse throughout the game. All children sing the chorus together, and then individual children take turns singing solos about their preferred foods, with the rest of the group responding in kind. The game is designed to give each child a chance to participate and can be used to help develop pitch-matching skills, focusing on the musical notes So and Mi. Additionally, solfa hand signs can be incorporated to enhance the learning of musical notation and pitch recognition, making the game not only fun but also educational in terms of musical theory and practice.