Classification of songs according to structure, e.g., verse-chorus, call-response, cumulative.

A description of the relationship between melodic phrases in the song, which shows their similarity and difference, e.g., AABA.

A classification of games either by formation (circle, line, partner) or by activity (chasing, clapping, guessing).

The range of ages for which the song is most appropriate, considering both subject matter and musical content.

The person from whom the recording was collected. The singer often does not consider himself a performer, but as a carrier of the traditional culture in which he or she has grown up.

The most recently introduced note. Notes are introduced sequentially (starting with so-mi, or mi-re-do) so that children can hear, read and write with confidence.

The most characteristic interval or group of notes in the song which contains the new note.

Introducing the new note. This includes discovering where the new note happens in a song, how it sounds in relation to known notes, how to show its hand sign, its name, and where to write it on the st [..]

Integration of the new note with what is already known. This is accomplished through listening, memorization, reading, writing and improvisation. Songs useful for practice contain the new note in a va [..]

Unconscious preparation for hearing the new note. Songs chosen for tuning may include more advanced melodic and rhythmic elements, and are used for play rather than in reading and writing activities.