Elementary School Music Resources

Classical Music Activities | Peaceful ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging & peaceful music activities? Explore ten uplifting classical compositions in multiple different ways! This choose-your-own-adventure pack combines classic listening activity pages with the story-building series. Students observe instruments, feelings, and even draw a scene inspired by the music! The fairy tale, space tale, and woodland tale pages offer listeners a place to compose their own creative stories. Choose from settings, characters, and themes!

Peaceful Listening Sheets Include (five activity pages per composition!)

  1. Arabesque No. 1, Claude Debussy
  2. Serenade for Strings, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  3. Piano Quintet in A Major, Franz Schubert
  4. Holberg Suite, Edvard Grieg
  5. Cello Concerto, Joseph Haydn
  6. Violin Concerto, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  7. Concerto Gross No. 10, Arcangelo Corelli
  8. Keyboard Concerto No. 3, Johann Sebastian Bach
  9. Symphony in C Major, Antonio Vivaldi
  10. Viola Concerto in G Major, Georg Philipp Telemann

Story Guide Pages

  • Star Rating Guide (color)
  • Star Rating Guide (black & white)
  • Fairy Tale Guide
  • Space Tale Guide
  • Woodland Tale Guide

Activity Pages

  • Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
  • Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
  • Classical Fairy Tale - listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!
  • Classical Space Tale - listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.
  • Classical Woodland Story - listening sheets combine music appreciation with a whimsical outdoor theme! Students compose their epic tale by choosing nature-themed objects and characters inspired by the music.

Social-Emotional Music Packs

Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Calm

Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Excited

Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Happy

Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Sad

Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activity Packets Bundle


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$6.50

Felt Board (Flannel Board) Songs and Poems

By Joyful Explorations

Felt-boards (or flannel boards) are a fabulous method of sharing music and rhythm with children by using visual props along with songs. My collection of songs and poems will help you to use your felt-board to its fullest potential. This set includes 30 songs and poems that are appropriate for preschool and kindergarten, and are perfect for circle time, group time or music class. I have included lots of old favorites, but some are new and fun songs and fingerplays that will enhance your curriculum.

The set includes more than a hundred adorable graphics which have recently been updated. All you have to do is print out the set and cut out the graphics. (You can laminate the images and attach felt or Velcro to the back if you want to use them on a flannel board or felt board.) Words to each song or poem are included and can be printed and glued onto 3x5 inch index cards.

This set includes the following songs and poems:

"Ants Go Marching"

“Apples and Bananas”

"The Big Train"

“Big Bugs, Small Bugs”

“Butterfly Poem”

"Color Poem"

“Cows on the Farm”

“Did You Ever See a Fishy?”

“Elephants on a Spider Web”

“Farmer Plants a Seed”

"Five Busy Bees"

“Five Eggs and Five Eggs”

“Five Enormous Dinosaurs”

“Five Feathered Birds”

"Five Green and Speckled Frogs"

“Five Little Cookies”

“Five Little Ducks”

“Five Little Fishies”

“Five Little Mice”

"Five Little Monkeys and the Crocodile"

"Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed"

“Five Little Pumpkins”

“Freddy the Frog”

“Here We Go ‘Round the Big Red Barn”

“I’m a Little Penguin”

“I’m an Airplane”

“Old MacDonald”

“Rags”

“Riding in the Car”

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Color Word Rhyming Poems/Songs - Gross and Fine Motor Activities for Colors

By Keeper of Kinders

Kids love songs! Use these original rhyming songs/poems to sing and move as you learn about color words. Students will learn to spell color words and focus on easy to read, decodable CVC words as they locate and circle the color word for the day.

Over two weeks of daily activities to use at the beginning of school t introduce your young learners to color words.

This activity is easy to pair with my Color Word Craft Book and Color Word Daily Sheets to round out your perfect intro to teaching color words to your kindergarten or first grade class.

Color Word Craft Book

Color Word Sheets

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Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis Black History & Valentine's Day Special G5-8

By TooBookedUp

Celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month with 'Harmony of Hope,' an inspiring and educational music analysis resource designed for middle school students (Grades 5-8). This engaging and no-prep-required package brilliantly combines themes of love, hope, and inspiration through the lens of pivotal songs from the Civil Rights Movement.

What's Inside:

  • Google Slides Presentation (32 Slides): Each slide is a journey into the heart of the Civil Rights era, featuring seven influential songs: "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Respect," "My Girl," "Get Ready," "What's Going On," "People Get Ready," and "Young, Gifted and Black," along with the powerful "Say it Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud." The presentation includes captivating introductions to each artist, music video, thought-provoking discussion questions, and clear directions for exploring each song.
  • Comprehensive PDF Packet (10 Pages): This downloadable packet offers the complete lyrics for each song, alongside a notes section for personal reflections and a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reason) based open-ended writing prompt, encouraging deep analytical and creative thinking.

Perfect For:

  • Black History Month and Valentine's Day Thematic Learning: This unique resource combines historical significance with themes of love and resilience, offering a multifaceted approach to February's key celebrations.
  • Engaging Classroom Discussions: Spark meaningful conversations among students about history, music, and social change.
  • Easy Integration into Curriculum: Seamlessly fits into social studies, music, and English language arts lessons.
  • No-Prep Convenience: Simply print the materials and you're ready to go! Ideal for busy teachers looking for ready-to-use educational tools.

Bring the powerful messages of hope, love, and inspiration from the Civil Rights Movement into your classroom this February with 'Harmony of Hope.' Engage, educate, and inspire your middle school students with this one-of-a-kind resource!

$5.00

Graphic Scores Unit

By MsNerdWood

Looking for a way to have some fun while learning music? Look no further. This Graphic Scores Unit will have your students exploring how to represent sound using graphics and composing in no time! There are 3 main lessons included in this unit, however, the last lesson will likely take 6-8 lessons to put together and perform. This unit is one I have used with my own students so I know how much fun they have with it! The great thing with graphic scores is you don't really need any instruments to compose which makes this unit even better if you're teaching music on a cart or have limited resources available.

Overview:

This graphic score short unit exposes students to what a graphic score is. They get to represent sound using graphics and compose their own graphic score using found sounds. Students will learn how sound and music can be represented using graphics. They will practice representing a short piece of music through graphics. After, they will represent common soundscapes using their own graphics and will then create their own graphic score to perform. I created this in Google Docs/Slides so that you can customize this unit to your own unique needs.

Learning Goals:

  • We are learning how to represent sounds and music using non-traditional notation.
  • We are learning to compose a piece of music using found sounds and represent our sound using graphics.

Success Criteria:

  • I can represent sound using graphics.
  • I can compose a piece of music with a group and perform it using my score.

What’s Included:

  • Lesson Plans and Ideas
  • Google Slides Lesson on Graphic Scores (including original composition to practice creating graphic scores)
  • Graphic organizer for students with fill in the blanks about graphic scores
  • Graphic organizer for students to represent original composition as a graphic score
  • Graphic organizer for students to represent soundscapes using graphics
  • Graphic score for students to create their own graphic scores
  • Rubrics to mark graphic score assignments
  • 3 Stars and a Wish for peer feedback
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Toddler to Kindergarten LETTERS and NUMBERS Activities BUNDLE

By Jan Huebner Play2Grow

HOURS OF LEARNING FUN ARE IN THIS BUNDLE!

Check out Toddler to Preschool NO PREP Letters and Numbers Playdough Activities Mats for developing fine motor skills. Singing Letter Sounds and Numbers teach letter sounds and number recognition**.** Letter Sounds and Number Detective Notebooks are perfect for finding letters and numbers in a fun, creative way.. NO PREP Letter Sounds and Number Coloring Pages were developed to teach the alphabet and math skills in a fun and simple way. Toddler Letter and Number Puzzles are a great addition to any classroom! Print, laminate and cut out for use year after year. Look for the 10-foot alphabet and an 8-foot number puzzle! These products are great for teaching lessons, free time, Literacy Centers., and even outdoors! ENJOY!

Most pages are in COLOR AND B/W.

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Imperial March, Star Wars - BUCKET DRUMMING DUET!

By Jason Litt

We now offer you a new twist on our best selling bucket drumming arrangements, here is the "The Imperial March" from John Williams' Star Wars played as a DUET!

There are five color coded slides with the left portion of the slide being the 1st part of the arrangement and the right portion of the slide being the 2nd part part of the arrangement. Both colors are played simultaneously, (as you would read them horizontally) and then go to the next line of the phrase simultaneously.

Teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 2 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

This is a great arrangement to talk about different timbres, rests and empty space, and have students practice independence from other parts of the ensemble.

Here's the track so you can play along... (recorded by the LSO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3SZ5sIMY6o

$5.25

Rock'n'Rollin' 3: ENCORE for the Early Intermediate Drummer

By ZS Music Publishing

Is your young drummer hungry for more solos and activities outside of the Rock'n'Rollin Level 3 Book?

Have no fear! Introducing...the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 3 ENCORE Book!

The ENCORE Book includes MORE SOLOS and ACTIVITIES to tide your drummer over until they get into Level 4.

Solos in Level 3 ENCORE use the traditional 5-line staff using 4/4, 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures.

Rock'n'Rollin 2 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 3 method book, or as a transition into the Level 4 method book (to be released early 2024).

$9.99

Animal Circle Time Rhymes Preschool & Kindergarten Curriculum

By Do-Over Teaching

Animal Circle Time Fun for Bugs, Farm, Ocean, Penguin, Polar Bear, Dinosaur, and Pond Animals. This huge unit is packed with rhymes, songs, photos, words cards, and more which can be used with many thematic curriculum units. Combine them with books about these adorable animals!

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Social Emotional Learning Activity: Sing and Chant with A Hug is for Holding Me

By Creating Musical Literature

A wonderful book and extension lesson to teach children about caring for others! Use this book to deepen social emotional learning in your classroom while still teaching music. Discuss why hugging and caring for others is important, how children feel when they hug/are hugged by someone and practice caring by rocking stuffies/dolls to the song that I wrote for this book. Additional chants are great for practicing rhythm, steady beat, ta and ti-ti and triplet rhythm decoding. There is even a worksheet for additional practice which can be used digitally. Use drums and rhythm sticks for the chant if desired. Great as a Valentine's Day activity or any time of year! Great for ages PreK-3rd and the lesson can be used with/without the book.

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Classical Music Activities for November | Fall Story Pack with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Autumn Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fall theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and Autumn-themed objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

Themes: November, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Fall

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 20 Autumn Tale Listening Sheets
  • 20 Autumn Tale Drawing Pages

November Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

  1. Appalachian Spring, Copland
  2. Awakening, Curiale
  3. New England Holidays, Ives
  4. Symphony No. 3, Copland
  5. The Tender Land Suite, Copland
  6. Quiet City, Copland
  7. Green Hills, Alwyn
  8. Song for Harvest Season, Ives
  9. Turkey Trot, Bernstein
  10. Badinerie, Bach
  11. Divertimento, Bernstein
  12. Autumn, (Four Seasons) Vivaldi
  13. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Haydn
  14. Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Mozart
  15. Kinderszenen, Schumann
  16. Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven
  17. Pilgrims, Rorem
  18. English Horn Concerto, Rorem
  19. Autumn Legend, Alwyn
  20. Festival March, Alwyn

★ Easel Activity ★ Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$5.50

Music and Vibration Science for Preschool and Kindergarten

By Joyful Explorations

Students will explore the relationship between sound and vibration as they create several hand-made musical instruments.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

As they learn about vibrations and sound, the students will explore the following hands-on topics:

★ "Balloon Drums"

★ "Seeing Sound Vibrations"

★ "Cardboard Kazoos"

★ "Spoon Sounds"

★ "Rubber Band Guitars"

★ "Buzzing Balloons"

The two-week unit will conclude with the students creating their own unique instruments.

This packet also includes pocket chart word cards for many common percussion instruments.

$5.00

The Boy is Mine Tracing an argument with PowerPoint & Graphic Organizer

By TooBookedUp

Dive into the world of argumentative writing with a fresh, culturally relevant approach! This comprehensive resource uses the popular song "The Boy is Mine" by Brandy and Monica to introduce middle school students to the key elements of a strong argument.

Learning Objectives:

  • Trace an argument using song lyrics.
  • Identify the essential components of an argumentative essay.

What's Inside:

  • A 60-minute lesson plan aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.
  • A 12-slide PowerPoint presentation.
  • Chunked and labeled song lyrics for clarity and ease of tracing arguments.
  • Vocabulary words: argument, counterargument, and rebuttal.
  • Engaging writing activities, including a Do Now, lyric annotation, and a tracing argument graphic organizer.

Usage Scenario: Perfect for middle school ELA teachers and interventionists, this resource is both engaging and educational. Start with a Do Now activity, delve into vocabulary, and introduce students to the iconic artists. After watching the music video, students will actively engage with the lyrics, tracing the arguments of each singer. By the end of the lesson, students will form and share their opinions on which singer presented the strongest argument. The PowerPoint also includes additional discourse questions for extended engagement.

Highlights!

  • Print & Go: This resource is ready to be used with minimal preparation.
  • High Engagement: Incorporate what students love (music) with what they need to master (argumentative writing).
  • Culturally Relevant: Connect with students using a song they recognize and enjoy.

Elevate your teaching game with this innovative resource. Ideal for middle school grades, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring your students are on the right track while having fun!

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The Throne Room/End Credits, Star Wars (with mp3!) - BUCKET DRUMMING!

By Jason Litt

A departure from our typical popular music fare, we now offer you "The Throne Room/End Credits" from John Williams' Star Wars franchise covered by famous YouTuber 331ERock!

There are five color coded slides along with the form and instrumental identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students (a great way to talk about the variations of the theme with inclusion or exclusions of certain instrument groupings) and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats. Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

This one is great to work on off beats and extensions of themes. It switches around a lot so it is sure to keep your kids engaged :)

Great resource to prepare for if.... May the Fourth is coming up!

The track is included in this resource for you to play right along!

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The Christmas Ukulele Course (Single-Use License)

By ZS Music Publishing

Get your Santa Hat or Angel Wings, grab the Ukulele and get ready to learn some of your favorite Christmas Tunes! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.

First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).

The second part of the book includes 10 familiar Christmas songs:

  • Jingle Bells
  • Silent Night
  • Joy to the World
  • The First Noel
  • Up On the Housetop
  • Deck the Hall
  • Angels We Have Heard on High
  • The 12 Days of Christmas
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  • and, Auld Lang Syne

In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!

Video lessons for this course are coming soon: Visit seckmanmusic.com/vma for more information.

Note, this is a single-user license only. Duplication is Prohibited.

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Lullaby Songs for Books Bundle

By Creating Musical Literature

Using these six books, create engaging lessons for your students as they sing to the main characters in the story to help them fall asleep. Add instruments for extra engagement and use puppets to create a character for the children to sing to. Additional worksheets (can be used and assigned digitally), reinforce elements of the story such as animal sounds, and rhythm decoding. Adaptable for grades PreK-2nd grade.

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Classical Music Activities | Schubert Winterreise ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" is an enchanting musical voyage that takes listeners through twenty-four emotional compositions. With its sweeping melodies and profound lyrics, the piece paints a vivid picture of a winter journey through snow-covered forests and small villages.

Through "Winterreise," students explore the vast landscape of emotional expression portrayed in classical music.

Mood: sorrowful, melancholy, and inspiring

Composer: Franz Schubert was a gifted composer and pianist most remembered for his unique style of composition and the emotional depth in his works.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

Gute Nacht (Good Night) | Die Wetterfahne (The Weathervane) | Gefror'ne Tränen (Frozen Tears) | Erstarrung (Frozen) | Der Lindenbaum (The Linden Tree) | Wasserflut (Flood) | Auf dem Flusse (On the Stream) | Rückblick (Backwards Glance) | Irrlicht (Will o' the Wisp) | Rast (Rest) | Frühlingstraum (Dream of Spring) | Einsamkeit (Loneliness) | Die Post (The Post) | Der greise Kopf (The Gray Head) | Die Krähe (The Crow) | Letzte Hoffnung (Last Hope) | Im Dorfe (In the Village) | Der stürmische Morgen (The Stormy Morning) | Täuschung (Deception) | Der Wegweiser (The Signpost) | Das Wirtshaus (The Inn) | Mut! (Have Courage) | Die Nebensonnen (The Sun Dogs) Der Leiermann (The Hurdy-Gurdy Man)

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

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Analyze Visual Elements & Figurative Language Digital Lesson Plan Survivor Song

By TooBookedUp

Engage your middle school ELA and humanities curriculum with our meticulously crafted "Survivor" by Destiny's Child Lesson 3-day bundle, designed for grades 5-8. This culturally relevant, comprehensive package seamlessly integrates music and media studies with critical ELA standards, making learning an engaging and transformative experience for students.

What's Included?

  • Detailed Lesson Plans: Three structured plans for 60-minute classes, focusing on figurative language, visual elements, and literary analysis.
  • Google Slides Presentations: Interactive presentations for easy instruction and student engagement.
  • Answer Keys: Complete solutions for all activities, ensuring straightforward assessment.
  • Visual and Literary Analysis Tools: Resources to explore music videos and lyrics in-depth.

Who Is This For?

  • Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8)
  • ELA, Writing, and Humanities Educators
  • Elective Teachers in Film and Music Study

How to Use This Resource

  1. Engage Students: Begin each lesson with a "Do Now" to spark interest.
  2. Teach with Technology: Use Google Slides for a dynamic presentation.
  3. Collaborative Learning: Encourage group activities for deeper analysis.
  4. Assessment Made Easy: Utilize provided answer keys for quick grading.

Standards Aligned

  • CCSS 7.3: Determining the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
  • CCSS 7.4: Analyzing how elements of a story interact.
  • CCSS 7.7: Integrating and evaluating content presented in diverse media and formats.

This resource not only meets critical educational standards but also caters to diverse learning environments, whether in traditional ELA settings or innovative electives. By incorporating "Survivor" into your curriculum, you'll offer students a unique lens through which to explore themes of resilience, empowerment, and the artistic expression of personal growth. Equip your students with the skills to analyze and appreciate the depth of language and media with this all-encompassing resource.

$5.00

All I Want for Christmas, Mariah Carey (REMIX) - BUCKET DRUMMING!

By Jason Litt

Right in time for your Christmas instrumentalists, we present to you Mariah Carey's smash hit All I Want For Christmas is You - REMIX for BUCKET DRUMMING!

There are eight all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are grouped 3x + 1x with a few 2 and 4 measure repeats). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

The track is INCLUDED with this one, so no need to search it off of YouTube

Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!

Terms of Use:

All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.

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Rock'n'Rollin' 1: ENCORE - More Solos and Activities for the Beginning Drummer

By ZS Music Publishing

Is your young drummer hungry for more solos and activities outside of the Rock'n'Rollin Level 1 Book?

Have no fear! Introducing...the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 ENCORE Book!

The ENCORE Book includes 20 MORE SOLOS and 18 MORE ACTIVITIES to tide your drummer over until they get into Level 2.

Solos in Level 1 ENCORE use the simplified 3 line staff found in Unit 6 of the Level 1 method book and incorporate all the instruments on a drumset.

Rock'n'Rollin 1 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 1 method book, or as a transition from Level 1 into Level 2.

You can also use this book as a stand-alone method book for young drummers who are starting off their lessons.

Be sure to check out our other Rock'n'Rollin method books:

  • Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 (Single User Licence)
  • Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 (Studio/School Licence)
  • Rockn'Rollin' Level 2 (Single User Licence)
  • Rock'n'Rollin' Level 2 (Studio/School Licence)
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