Recorders in Rhythm: Caribbean

Recorders in Rhythm: Caribbean

Six Inspiring Arrangements with a Latin Flair

By Kalani

Book and Enhanced CD

43 pages

Introduces students to percussion instruments and rhythms of the Caribbean through 6 uplifting compositions. The tunes encompass a range of popular styles that offer various challenges and learning opportunitites. Percussion arrangements are included as well as lead sheets with chords.The audio and video CD included features multiple play-along tracks and video examples to support both learning and performance. Teachers, students and audiences will enjoy authentic rhythms and music of the Caribbean as they are brought to life through this unique multi-media program.

For experienced recorder players.

Contents:

• The Goal
• The Objectives
• Introduction
• Entering the World of Group Drumming
• Special Thanks
• Why Latin Percussion?
• How to Use This Book and Enhanced CD
• Instrument Requirements
• A pair of congas (conga and tumba), A set of bongos, A pair of claves, A pair of maracas, A cowbell with striker, A soprano recorder for each student, An audio player (CD or file-based)
• Teaching Tips
• A Holistic Approch
• Student-Centered Learning
• Risk Taking and Self Empowerment
• Creativity, Development and Celebration
• Preparation and Performance
• The Tunes
• Cha-Cha Chocolate
• Bolero Dynamic
• Clavacious
• Perusing
• Mambo Suave
• Gypsy Abakua
• CD Contents
• Example Tunes
• Play-Along "A" (Add Recorders)
• Play-Along "B" (Add Recorder, Congas, Bongos, Maracas and Harmonic Accompaniment)

Recorder notes used: middle C, D, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, B, C', D', E', F', G'