“Sansa Kroma”
Musical Analysis:
● Rhythmic patterns
○ Du du du
○ Du - de du du
○ Du - de du
○ Du du du
● Melodic patterns
○ Do - mi - sol
○ Do - ti - la - sol
○ Fa - mi - re - do
● Comfortable starting pitch
○ C (do)
Instructional Analysis:
“Sansa Kroma” could serve as an excellent entry point into harmony in the classroom:
the instructor could play the I, IV, and V chords on the piano or guitar to accompany the
children. It can also be used to demonstrate syncopation, and students can practice their
solfege and rhythmicking through the performance of “Sansa Kroma.”