Sometimes music theory can be a bit scary, and it can have a reputation for being a bit boring and difficult. But this can be easily overcome this by making it fun through games and rhythm & movement activities. Children always find it much easier to accept basic theory concepts by playing games. Then the […]
Body Percussion Rhythm Activities
Body Percussion Rhythm Activities are a great way to bring the class together and focus. Kids just love to move and this is a perfect way to encourage them to engage. But you’ll also find that movement increases the concentration. So while they’re absorbing the lesson, they’re having lots of fun at the same time. […]
How to Tell the Difference Between the Rhythm & the Beat
The difference between the rhythm and the beat in music can often cause confusion. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t play an instrument or haven’t had music lessons before – here’s a simple explanation. The beat is the steady pulse that you feel in the tune, like a clock’s tick. It’s the beat you’d […]
The Easter Bunny Song
The Easter Bunny song is full of the joys of spring, and who can resist hopping along to the catchy chorus? This Song can be sung either when going on an egg hunt together, or as a circle game at an Easter party. All you need is a little basket with some Easter goodies inside […]
Rhythm Game for Easter
The Easter rhythm game is a great way to get some extra practise with rhythm and note recognition while also having lots of Easter fun at the same time. Print the rhythm game cards and mount them. You can either use the ready coloured version or print the plain outline and let the kids decorate […]
Christmas Rhythm Game
These Christmas Rhythm Game cards can be used in various ways according to the age and musical experience of the child. You don’t need any extra equipment, although some wooden tone blocks or a tambourine might come in handy. If you need a little help with reading the music notes, take a look at Introducing […]
The Harvest Rhythm Game
This Rhythm Game is perfect for using during the Harvest season. It’s a great way to practice note recognition while enjoying the simple pleasures of the Autumn. This rhythm game is excellent for encouraging speech development in toddlers, who love reaching into the bag and recognising and naming the fruit and vegetables (they also like […]
Hot Cross Buns : Easter Songs
Good Friday is the day to bake and share Hot Cross Buns with family and friends. Eaten warm from the oven dripping with butter, they are one of the highlights of Easter. But they were being made in England long before Christianity adopted them. The bun was a symbol of the Moon and the cross […]
Pot Of Gold Rhythm Activity for St Patrick’s Day
This Pot Of Gold Rhythm Activity is a great rhythm game for any St Patrick’s Day celebrations you may be planning. It makes a guessing game out of the rhythms taken from our other St Patrick’s Day songs, so click on the links below if you need to check on those. Michael Finnegan – visit this post to […]
The Scary Witch Halloween Rhythm Game
The Scary Witch song and halloween rhythm game from our Songs for Halloween Series is a perfect game to play at a Halloween party. It is both an educational listening game and a bit daring too! The Scary Witch Song The scary witch is in her lair, The scary witch is in her lair, Who will […]
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