Groove Games (English Edition)

Set a clear course with rhythm games and arrangements for body percussion in English in
every music and English lesson for children beginning from grade two up to the advanced
level. Many Groove Games are terrific as dynamic ice-breakers and / or warm-ups and also as
in-between active breaks: also suitable for substitute teaching and for working with adults.

Whether playing in rhythm or drum circles with children, youths or adults, basic rhythmic
skills are learned, developed and continually improved with Groove Games: this comprehensive
guide to teaching rhythm helps to improve the feeling for pulse and groove, for bars
and phrases, to train rhythmic synchronisation, to encourage the development of playing solo
and tutti, to support practicing the difference between beats and off-beats, and to develop
rhythmical security and creativity. Playing Groove Games increases attentiveness, concentration
and coordination. But most importantly, playing with rhythms in a group is great fun,
supports the community and improves team spirit - not only when playing music!

Contents
- The single-part Warm-ups, Circle Games, Imitation and Partner Games are relatively
simple, short and rhythmically and linguistically easy to understand.
- The multi-part Rhythm Canons, Rhythmicals and Performance Pieces require more
sophisticated sequences of movement, complex rhythms and have forms with several
sections.
- The pieces are organised within each chapter according to their level of difficulty (1 to 5)
and each piece's level is clearly indicated.
- Furthermore, all of the pieces go along with practical ideas as to how to make
variations to simplify or further challenge advanced players: this allows almost every
piece to be made to fit the skill level and preferences of your group.
- Additional tips on the methodology for working on the pieces further ease preparation.

Access to video files included via Media App! The pieces from the book come aliv e while being played by
primary school children, eighth graders, and a group of y oung adults: they will give you a
lively impression of all the pieces and allow you to learn the rhythms and arrangements of
the pieces more easily. Moreover, they are a lot of fun watching.