Eurhythmics for Children: Fall

Eurhythmics for Young Children: Six Lessons for Fall

By Monica Dale

Book

70 pages

Grades: preschool - 2

For music classes that move, this book is a practical resource on teaching Dalcroze Eurhythmics.These complete, sequenced lessons give a clear example of the Dalcroze Method in practice. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, this book will give you a wealth of creative ideas for your preschool or early elementary classes. Songs are traditional and author-composed.

You'll be inspired with:

• Six lesson outlines with detailed procedures
• Six stories for creative movement Songs with piano accompaniments
• Teaching tips for working with children
• Page after page of exercises in movement and music
• Start-up examples for piano improvisation
• Creative approaches to pitch studies
• Explanation and rational of the Dalcroze Method

Contents:

• Lesson 1: Beat
• Lesson 2: Beat, Division, & Multiple
• Lesson 3: Accelerando & Ritard
• Lesson 4: Phrase
• Lesson 5: 3 Compound Rhythmic Patterns
• Lesson 6: Rests & Complement
• Appendix: Additional Accompaniments.