Piano Pronto Movement 2: #23 When Johnny Comes Marching Home and 6/8 Time Signature

This post includes piano activities for "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" in Piano Pronto Movement 2. 

Music Samples 

Listen to the videos to hear the different versions of When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Play this piece with a steady marching tempo

When Johnny Comes Marching Home- Vocal

When Johnny Comes Marching Home -Instrumental

Theory

Watch the video to learn more about counting in 6/8 time signatures.

6/8 Time Signature Video

Rhythm Reading Practice in 6/8 Time

Count, Tap Clap or Stamp along with the rhythms.

For 6/8 Time Signatures you can choose which method you prefer to count with.

1&a 2&a   OR 123 456

Improvisation

Watch the sample improvisation videos below.  Then create your own improv song in 3/8 or 6/8 time.
Create First Scotland

or Traveling

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