Hispanic Heritage Month Music and Dance Styles Reading Comprehension Passages
By LessonLink Teacher
This set of 7 Hispanic Heritage Month Music and Dance Styles Reading Comprehension Passages is a vibrant collection that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic community.
Each passage focuses on a different music or dance style, providing an engaging exploration of its history, significance, and influence.
The passages cover a variety of styles, including:
Each passage comes with a set of written response questions that encourage students to delve deeper into the text and reflect on what they’ve learned. These questions are designed to test comprehension, stimulate discussion, and promote a deeper understanding of the material.
To assist in grading and provide clear feedback, each passage also includes an answer key. This allows for quick and easy assessment of students’ understanding and helps guide future instruction.
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Music Wordle: 46 Music Based Wordles (with optional hints)
By MsNerdWood
Are you looking for something fun and different for your students? Maybe you need some extra activities for early finishers...well look no further!
Entertain your class while integrating music and language with Music Wordle! This resources includes 46 Music Wordles that you can assign to your students or play together as a class. You could even hold a competition to see who can solve each Worldle first! There is lots of flexibility on how you can use this resource. I created this in Google Sheets. Your Music Wordle Google Sheet will include links to each of the 46 Music Wordle Puzzles. I've included a solutions tab as well as a table that includes puzzle hints, if you choose to share with your students. Each hyperlink is set up for you to make a copy of the Music World Puzzle before you play.
Peppa Pig Theme TRAP Remix - BUCKET DRUMMING!
By Jason Litt
Wanna get these kids engaged and smiling ear to ear? Get a TRAP REMIX going full of trap music, backbeats, and trance themes with the theme from Minecraft for Bucket Drumming!
There are four 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 repeated 2, 3 or 4 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)
The mp3 track is included in this resource so you can play right along!
Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!
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Rock'n'Rollin' 1: ENCORE - STUDIO LICENSE
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:
This version of the book IS reproducible, so you can make as many copies of the book as you need for your school or studio.
Bundle|Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages Bingo Activities
By LessonLink Teacher
This bundle is a comprehensive collection of reading comprehension passages designed to engage students during Hispanic Heritage Month. It includes:
Each passage is designed to not only improve reading skills but also educate students about the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities.
The multiple-choice questions and answer keys accompanying each passage further enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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Star Wars "Duel of the Fates" TRAP Remix - RHYTHM BASKETBALL!
By Jason Litt
RHYTHM BASKETBALL is in with STAR WARS and it's sure to get your kids singing and bouncing right along -- it's "Duel of the Fates" Trap Remix!
There are four 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 repeated 4 times).
For this, your students will each have a basketball (can be regulation size or smaller) and bounce their ball on the ground each time they see a Death Star icon. Each Death Star is denoted as a quarter note. The rests are in between each ball for the students to hold the ball.
There's also a "pat" icon with a hand below the Death Star icon itself, so you will have the student hold the basketball in one hand and pat the ball on the beat
Death Star icons that are in pairs are played as paired eighth notes
The track can be found here to play right along:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDlr566eYcg
Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!
Rock'n'Rollin' 2: ENCORE - STUDIO LICENSE
By ZS Music Publishing
Is your young drummer hungry for more solos and activities outside of the Rock'n'Rollin Level 2 Book?
Have no fear! Introducing...the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 2 ENCORE Book!
The ENCORE Book includes 20 MORE SOLOS and MORE ACTIVITIES to tide your drummer over until they get into Level 3.
Solos in Level 2 ENCORE use the traditional 5-line staff found in Unit 2 of the Level 2 method book and incorporate all the instruments on a drumset.
Rock'n'Rollin 2 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 2 method book, or as a transition into the Level 3 method book.
Be sure to check out our other Rock'n'Rollin method books:
This version of the book is REPRODUCIBLE, so you can make as many copies of the book as needed.
Bundle|Fall October Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This is a comprehensive bundle of 10 October Reading Comprehension Passages, each followed by Multiple Choice Questions and written response questions to test the student's understanding of various topics and holidays within the month of October.
The passages cover a wide array of topics, providing a rich cultural and historical perspective about the lively Oktoberfest, the traditions of Canadian Thanksgiving, and exploring the significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The bundle also includes engaging readings about apples and pumpkins, perfect for the harvest season.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have included enlightening passages about famous Hispanic figures, musical instruments, and dance styles.
Last but not least, your students will discover the fascinating tale of Johnny Appleseed through our dedicated passages.
Each passage is accompanied by an answer key for easy reference.
This October Reading Bundle is your perfect companion for a cozy autumn afternoon, offering a blend of education and entertainment.
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By Jason Litt
The follow-up to "Rhythm Wind Up and PITCH! and MELODY Wind Up and PITCH!"
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This one will get the kids on their edge of their seats!
You will need 1 thing for this particular game:
The students will see an instrument at the bottom of their screen and memorize the timbre of the instrument (should know beforehand what it is and how it sounds!) They will then hear a musical example of an endless loop of orchestral and band instruments playing in all different ranges from low to high (Teacher will click the speaker icon to play)
Take a listen...
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One of the instruments will be the instrument that is on the screen. AS SOON AS THEY HEAR THAT INSTRUMENT, they throw their suction cup ball at the target. The first kid who gets it correct is the winner (and make sure you advance the slide to make the target turn green) :)
Obviously, we cannot play this as a class because of
The amount of suction cup balls tossed at the screen would be insane
Team A v Team B would be a bit more competitive and only two balls would be launched at once
If you don't have a whiteboard/projection screen, you can alternatively have the students raise their hand when they hear it and choose the kid who has their hand up the fastest.
Have a great time with this fast paced game!
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).
Bundle|September Reading Comprehension Passages|Holidays|Multiple Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This bundle of September Reading Comprehension Passages is a rich and diverse collection designed to educate and engage students through the month of September.
Here’s a brief description of each passage:
Each set is meticulously crafted to ensure it is informative and engaging, promoting critical thinking while improving reading comprehension skills.
Multiple choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys are also included with each passage.
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KING CAT - an ADVANCED Tubano drumming composition!
By Jason Litt
In "KING CAT", introduce your kids to some great music from indigenous instruments from Africa! Using your classroom Djembe or Tubanos, learn the music by rote by taking it one rehearsal section at a time (with rehearsal markings [A], [B], [C], and so forth). This is terrific practice with your older students who want to work on alternating hands, especially with trickier syncopations and advanced rhythms such as sequential triplets and sixteenth notes!
The notation on the first space F is a bass (middle of the drum) and the notation on the third space C is a tone (four fingers near the rim of the drum, pitched a bit higher)
At the end, wrap it up and put on a show! Want to layer it?
Use this in class, a concert, a parent showcase, admin, faculty and staff, whatever you wish!
Have a terrific time with this one :)
Rock'n'Rollin' 4: 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 5.
Solos in Level 4 ENCORE use the traditional 5-line staff using 4/4, 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures.
Rock'n'Rollin 4 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 4 method book, or as a transition into the Level 5 method book (to be released in 2025).
Theme from "Hocus Pocus" - HALLOWEEN BUCKET DRUMMING!
By Jason Litt
A fall classic just in time for the spooky bucket drums to come out is the smash introductory song from Disney's hit movie of the same name, we present to you the theme from "Hocus Pocus"!
There are three 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 repeated 4 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)
Here's the track so you can play along...
This is a terrific fortifier for triplets -- Keep it steady and keep it spooky!
Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!
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Rock'n'Rollin' 4: ENCORE - STUDIO LICENSE
By ZS Music Publishing
Is your young drummer hungry for more solos and activities outside of the Rock'n'Rollin Level 4 Book?
Have no fear! Introducing...the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 4 ENCORE Book!
The ENCORE Book includes MORE SOLOS and ACTIVITIES to tide your drummer over until they get into Level 5.
Solos in Level 3 ENCORE use the traditional 5-line staff and use the time signatures found in book 4 such as 4/4, 3/4 and 6/8, as well as the concepts of new dynamics, repeats and more.
Rock'n'Rollin 3 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 4 method book, or as a transition into the Level 5 method book, expected out in 2025.
This version of the book is REPRODUCIBLE, so you can make as many copies of the book as needed.
Gravity Falls Theme (TRAP Remix) - BUCKET DRUMMING!
By Jason Litt
In a stark departure from our popular music series, here's a TRAP MUSIC bucket drumming arrangement for the theme song from the hit Disney/Disney XD animated series, Gravity Falls!
There are two 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 repeated 4 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)
Here's the link to the TRAP Remix version on YouTube:
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ONLINE Christmas Ukulele Course (Studio/School 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:
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!
Let us do the teaching for you! Included in this PDF download are links to videos that go along with each lesson and song in the book! The links are listed in the front of the PDF, and in each lesson and song page throughout. The videos are also grouped into a playlist so you can use that instead of relying on the links in the book.
This is a studio/school licensed product, so you may duplicate as needed for your students. You may not share this resource with other schools/studios as this product contains links to video lessons.
Treble Clef FOUR CORNERS! (Class Notation Game)
By Jason Litt
TREBLE CLEF FOUR CORNERS!
· To play Four Corners, ensure all students understand the lines and spaces of the staff (bottom line E to top line F).
· Number each side of the room 1, 2, 3, and 4 (or alternatively, color code it green, blue, red, or purple with floor tape)
· They will hear a 9 second timer. Students will have a chance to walk to one of four corners and stay there for the duration of the round.
· On the next slide, the treble clef notation will appear in each corner and you will see a letter name from the Treble Clef Staff
· The students will have to guess which treble clef notation it is by showing it with their fingers (1, 2, 3, or 4)
· The teacher then reveals to the students which treble clef note it was (#1, #2, #3 or #4) and the students who are in that corner are OUT!
· Keep repeating until no kids are left!
Included are 12 examples (you can switch it up each time and do different notation each time), the 9 second timer embedded in the powerpoint file, and instructions
Ukulele Chord Crash Course (Studio License)
By ZS Music Publishing
Pick up your copy of the Ukulele Chord Crash Course and get to playing asap! 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 20 familiar folk songs and nursery rhymes kids know such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "Twinkle Little Star", "Danny Boy", and more! 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 licensed for studio/school use, so you may make duplications as needed.
Among Opposites - PERFECT for EOY Review!
By Jason Litt
In AMONG OPPOSITES, students will see a musical trait on the board represented by one crewmate. Students will then have to find the EXACT OPPOSITE trait by selecting one of the crewmates... who is actually the imposter!
Students will choose the exact opposite musical trait... advance the slide and see if they were right!
After the correct answer is shown, the following slide will give a brief description of the answer and why it was the opposite of the example shown
You can have students write it down, play it team A vs team B, boys vs girls, individually as an assessment, or even assign it as distance learning!
Included in this resource are
Have a great time with this!