Description

This engaging music book features three captivating drum experts: a witty, classical dog, a laid-back cat, and a sociable alligator. They skillfully guide students' attention to key concepts on each page, making the process of learning music enjoyable. Designed specifically for elementary-aged children, this full-color, 48-page book is filled with eye-catching illustrations that enhance the educational experience.

Songs / Content

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Selecting Your Sound Source
• Non-Traditional Instruments
• Traditional Instruments
• Caring for Your Instrument
• Sticks, Mallets and Beaters
• How to Hold the Sticks, Mallets and Beaters (the Matched Grip)
• Beats
• Body Drumming
• Time to Clap and Stomp
• Getting Acquainted with Music Notation
• Notes
• Introducing the Quarter Note
• The Staff
• The Clef
• Bar Lines, Measures, and Time Signatures
• My First Rhythm
• General Practice Tips
• Introducing the Quarter Rest
• Three Blind Mice
• Troubadour Song
• Introducing Two Sound Sources
• Single Beats, Then Improvise
• Introducing the Quarter-Note Slash
• Introducing the Half Note
• Introducing the Half Rest
• Introducing the Whole Note
• Introducing the Eighth Note
• Skip to My Lou
• Introducing Repeat Dots
• Merrily We Roll Along
• London Bridge
• Introducing 2/4 Time
• The Double Stroke
• Three Rhythms in One Song
• Rain Comes Down
• Improvise on a Sound Source
• Introducing Coordination
• Love Somebody
• More Advanced Coordination
• Introducing Dotted Notes
• A Brief History of Dixieland
• Introducing the Accent
• When the Saints Go Marching In
• Jumping Around
• Yankee Doodle
• Introducing Singles and Doubles
• Elizabeth, the Elephant
• Paradiddle Exercises
• Brave in the Cave
• Introducing the Sixteenth Note
• Up-Down-Up
• Trio (Up-Down-Up)
• Introducing 6/8 Time
• La Raspa
• The Mountain Climber
• Itsy Bitsy Spider
• Mary Had a Little Lamb
• Ping Pong Song
• Soccer Game
• Introducing Two New Rhythms
• Pumpkin Song
• Ode to Joy
• A-Choo!
• Jingle Bells
• Alouette
• Introducing Jazz
• Taking a Walk
• Little Steps and Big Leaps
• Introducing Syncopation
• Swing, Taiko, Tango
• Aura Lee
• She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain
• Certificate of Promotion