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This map to "Twinkle Twinkle" can be projected on the wall to make it easier for all students to view. Having it in pdf format allows you to move up and down as needed (click and hold anywhere on the document and move), and not be depended on having a particular technology available. There are multiple lessons that can utilize this. Topics include: high/low, same/different, form, melodic direction, use with Boomwackers and bells. Guide to using is included. Grades: K-2 -- Eric Ruyle

Shade in the coordinates to find the name of an American Composer, Copland. The student finds the coordinate (i.e. C4), shades it in, and when done it spells out "Copland". This fill-in is great a cross-curriculum worksheet because not only does it tie in to Music with the American composer Copland but also with Math by graphing and Geography with using coordinates. Can be used in multiple grades, 3-8. The first page is the answer sheet and the second is the student sheet. -- Eric Ruyle

This worksheet has the student adding the values of Quarter Notes, Half Notes, and Whole Notes in different combinations. A great way check understanding of note lengths in a cross curriculum manner. Your Math people will love you! With 18 problems, it doesn't take long to complete but will show if the student is comprehending. Good for grade levels 1-3. - Eric Ruyle (I can create customized versions. Contact me.)

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. New body parts added Quarter notes and rests are used. The syllable displayed for paired eigths is Ta-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. New body parts added Quarter notes and rests are used. The syllable displayed for paired eigths is Ti-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. New body parts added Quarter notes and rests are used. The syllable displayed for paired eigths is Ta-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. New body parts added. Quarter notes and rests are used. The syllable displayed for paired eigths is Ti-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. Quarter notes and paired eighths are used. The syllable displayed for paired eigths is Ta-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. Quarter notes and paired eighths are used. The syllable displayed for paired eighths is Ti-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. Quarter notes and paired eighths are used. The syllable displayed for paired eighths is Ti-ti.

Kids love using body percussion and utilizing it to learn basic rhythms really increases the fun. Using a color code, students will tap rhythms using different body parts. Quarter notes and paired eighths are used. The syllable displayed for paired eigths is Ta-ti.

This arrangement of the African-American Spiritual will be come a favorite with your group. A Gospel-style piano accompaniment brings character to this wonderful song. An accompaniment mp3 is available.

Using words to demonstrate rhythms is a great way to introduce the concept of rhythm. Using names of instuments they might play makes it even more fun. It starts with showing pictures first then later adds the notation that goes along with the words. Quarter note and paired eighths are used.

This zip package includes Recorder Tips (pdf), Sheet Music (pdf), and Play-a-long Video. The video has a beat tracker that helps the player follow the music while playing. Introduces the notes G and E on the Soprano Recorder, it starts with whole notes and progresses to quarter notes. It is short enough that it can be learned in one class period. A measure rest between measures enables echoing, if desired. There is NO recorder playing during the video, just the accompaniment track. Video form

This worksheet is similar to "Adding Notes" with this one is adding the values of Paired Eighth Notes, Quarter Notes, Quarter Rests, Half Notes, Half Rests, and Whole Notes in different combinations. (I have the rests adding value because even though they are silent, time still marches on) A great way check understanding of note lengths in a cross curriculum manner. Your Math people will love you! With 18 problems, it doesn't take long to complete but will show if the student is comprehending.

A fun arrangement of this familiar folksong. A new section has been added as well as an original piano accomaniment. Split your group into two sections to get the echo effect of this song. Your students will love this arrangement! An accompaniment track is available.

This simple arrangement on the traditional folksong. It is slower that normal which gives the vocalist a chance to shine. An accompaniment track is available

Accompaniment track to the arrangement by Eric Ruyle of the song "Let Us Chase the Squirrel"

Accompaniment track to the arrangement by Eric Ruyle of the African-American Spiritual.

An expansion of the "Animal Rhythm" (which is available for free). This has more animals with some longer animal names. Here is the description for the "Animal Rhythm": A one page sheet where the student is to discover and write the rhythm of the words for animal names. The rhythms of words are broken into one and two parts. There are pictures of the animal to help the student. I have the student say the name first, then clap the rhythm while saying, and finally write the rhythm above the wor