TingaLayo

1. Musical Analysis
Tinga Layo is written in 2/4 and contains most of the notes in a major scale. The melody
contains a beginning two phrases and an ending phrase. The rhythmic elements are a little more
complicated and 16th, 8th, 16th rhythms are used throughout the song, maintaining a rhythmic
motif.

2. Educational Analysis
The song can be used to teach a number of specific musical elements such as beginning
to teach new complicated rhythms and/or introducing time signature. The melody allows for an
analysis on solfege which can be used to work on reading and notation skills. The song is done in
a very call in response type manner which allows for learning the song quickly and in a unique
way.

3. Other
The song is in spanish which allows children to begin singing in other languages. There
can also be movement added to the song and a number of connections that can be made with
movement and the meaning of the song. Lessons can also focus on song form and structures.