PDF’s of 34 Rhymes Worksheets with notation scaffolding, plus Teacher’s Notes $20
New repertoire enabling teachers to introduce melodic composition to Primary School students – arranged sequentially, in both simple and compound time, using rhythmic elements from Ta through to Syn-co-pa.
The 35 original call and response rhymes in this collection are presented as child/teacher friendly worksheets, carefully designed to scaffold young children’s earliest melodic compositions. Each rhyme is presented in rhythmic/stick notation to which children add the letter-names of the melody as they compose.
The call and response and/or other repetitive structure of each rhyme enables the class to explore the piece in a variety of groupings eg. Teacher/whole class, vocal/body-percussion, individual/small group. Repeated motifs allow the children to easily memorize the rhyme and its rhythmic features.
Students can then experiment with and compose their own melodies – pentatonic or limited pitch at first – to fit the rhyme and its now familiar rhythmic structure. The process itself and the emerging song is an intrinsically rewarding experience. Students will quickly take ownership of their melodic creations – their own musical compositions.
FREE LINKS:
Overview Matrix PDF
Cover + Intro + Process + The Nitty Gritty PDF
EXAMPLES of Rhymes / Worksheets:
Zip It PDF
Rode My Giraffe PDF
VIDEOS:
Composing in Primary School – Using a Given Rhyme