Getting in the Groove: Drumming in the Classroom

Getting in the Groove Drumming in the Classroom By Christine Sipes Reproducible Book/CD 72 pages Middle school and upper elementary Easy, up-to-date, multicultural, non-threatening, timely, fun way to teach creating and improvising through drumming. This;curriculum covers drumming across the globe, from West African to Taiko styles. Students will study multiple playing styles and their backgrounds, musical artists from each genre, and gain a broader world music perspective. Focus is more on finding the groove (playing harmoniously together, listening to and musically complementing each other) than on drumming technique. You do not have to be a drummer to teach Getting in the Groove, all rhythms and examples are on the CD for easy teaching and use in the classroom. Getting in the Groove addresses all types of learning styles and aligns with current teaching methodologies, as well as the National Standards for Music Education. Reproducible worksheets, quizzes and assessments are included. Contents:Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Method Classroom Checklists Teacher Tips Lesson 1: Why do we drum in a circle? Lesson 2: What are characteristics of West African drumming?Lesson 3: What is Latin American drumming? Lesson 4: Why is Native American drumming sacred? Lesson 5: What is Taiko? Lesson 6: Where did the modern drumset come from? Lesson 7: Who are five drummers you should know?Lesson 8: What is World Drumming? Lesson 9: Are you ready to groove? Lesson 10: Getting in the Groove Performance Rhythms (Heartbeat, West African, Latin American, Taiko, Groove, Go-Go Rock Groove)Groove Creating Rubric Groove Listening Log Poems to Drum By Groove Study Guides (5)Groove Quiz 1 and 2 Groove Listening Assessment Groove Drumming Self Assessment Groove Drumming Assessment (Teacher) Groove Final Assessment Drums and Shakers to Know Groove Rhythm Flashcards Groove Instrument Flashcards Maps (West Africa, Japan, Latin America, Pre-America, USA) Groove Word Search Getting in the Groove Performance Outline Invitation to Performance, Resources, Certificate, Quiz and Keys, CD Tracks