Rhythms of the World

Rhythms of the World;Discovering the Indigenous Rhythms of Africa, India, Cuba and Brazil By Cathy Blair Book and CD 56 pages This book and CD teaches students grades 5-8 to aurally identify rhythm patterns and instruments from Africa, India, Cuba, and Brazil; gives them some geographical, historical and cultural background and perspective; and helps them improve their overall music skills.

Kit includes:

Teacher's Guide -contains the vocabulary words and content for each unit, reproducible vocabulary and map worksheets, and the questions for the Rhythms of the World For 100 game.

CD - includes over 80 authentic music examples referenced in the Teacher's Guide and needed for the Country Quest Sound Sequences game.

Vocabulary Flash Cards.

30 Country Quest Sound Sequences Player Cards.

Question Cards for the Rhythms of the World For 100 game.

Each Country Quest Sound Sequence has 10 different music examples. Students will mark their player cards with a token (not provided) to identify which region the sound is from. The Cuban and Brazilian quadrants on the card each have 2 separate marking areas as well to identify specific styles within those countries if desired.

Vocabulary Flash Cards: Hemiola, Djembe, "Two Against Three", Resultant Rhythm, Additive Rhythms, Polyrhythm, Luna, Gungon, Tala, Raga, Drone Tone, Anudrutam, Drutam, Laghu, Mridangam, Tampura, Clave(s), Son, Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Guiro, Timbales, Montuno, Samba, Bossa Nova, Agogo Bells, Carnaval, Pandeiro, Choro, Musica Popular Brasileria.

For grades 5-8.