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Reading Rhythms - Counting Music Expanded
"Reading Rhythms - Counting Music Expanded” is a bundled product
that includes an enhanced version of the Counting Music activity, and comes
preloaded with Reading Rhythms — a PDF book that includes 119 sets of
rhythms for your students. This expanded activity is a web-based
application that is available to use on your computer, smartphone, or mobile device.
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101 Inference
Riddles
Phil and his son, David, have developed an
expanded version of their popular
Inference Riddle Game. It provides students with a fun and engaging way to
practice inference and prediction at a variety of skill levels, and is available
to use on your computer, smartphone or mobile device.
(Click here
for more information.) |
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Multiplication
Tables with West African Rhythms
Phil, Kathryn, and Sarah have created a downloadable music CD. It
features standards-based activities that use West African drum rhythms to teach
and reinforce Multiplication Tables, Skip Counting, Doubles, and Doubles Plus
One. No silly songs to learn— just core math facts played with cool rhythms!
(Click here
for more information.) |
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Cantares Mexicanos Rhythms Phil and Sarah recreate ancient Aztec rhythms with syllables and fractions! During this activity your students participate in an Aztec percussion group, and their role is to play the shakers. The package includes everything you need including: a guided introduction, standards-based lesson plans, slides, and three versions of the music. (Click here for more information.) | |
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Morse Code Mambo Phil provides you with everything you need to present an engaging musical activity that also compliments your school’s standards-based Language Arts curriculum. This package includes two versions of Phil's music tracks: one with him talking and guiding your students through the activity, the other without any talking — just music. (Click here for more information.) | |
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Talking Tuboungus Phil and Sarah collaborate on a wonderful musical activity that explores Vocabulary Development, Rhythm, and Drum Language from the Congo. It includes everything you need: slides, music, and step-by-step instrument making instructions. (Click here for more information.) |
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Homemade Musical Instrument Packages Phil and his daughter, Sarah, have created six wonderful resources on building and playing homemade musical instruments. They're all tuned to the key of "C" and play the same music — so you can make just one instrument or combine several to create your own homemade instrument band! |
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Building and Playing Didgeritubes
(2014 Science Olympiad)
Phil’s daughter, Sarah, shows you how to make and play a cool set of
“Didgeritubes” out of PVC pipe, a little glue, and some tape. This
8-note set is tuned to the key of C — and if you want more than 8 tubes
in your set, check out our 2014 Science Olympiad update. She provides exact measurements, specific
materials recommendations, and expert building and playing tips so your
drums vibrate correctly and sound in-tune.
(Click here
for more information.) |
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Building and Playing a Tubular Glockenspiel
(2014 Science Olympiad) |
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Building and Playing Melodic Tube Drums
(2014 Science Olympiad)
Sarah shows you how to make and play a set of
melodic tube drums out of ABS pipe, a little glue, and a plastic baby
wipe container! This 8-note set is tuned to the key of C — and if
you want more than 8 tubes in your set, check out our new 2014 Science
Olympiad update! She provides exact measurements, specific
materials recommendations, and expert building and playing tips so your
drums vibrate correctly and sound in-tune.
(Click here
for more information.) |
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Building and Playing Panpipes
(2014 Science Olympiad) |
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Building and Playing a Water Bottle Xylophone Sarah covers everything you need to know to make a great sounding 8-note water bottle xylophone that is tuned to the key of C. She includes exact measurements for a variety of different bottles, step-by-step instructions, playing exercises, sheet music, and play-along music tracks. (Click here for more information.) |
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Building and Playing Musical Fraction Tubes Phil’s daughter, Sarah, shows you how to make and play a great sounding instrument based on Pythagorean fractions. This 8-note set is tuned to the key of C and can be easily played with your fingertips or a pencil. She includes fractions and exact measurements, step-by-step instructions, sheet music, and play-along music tracks. (Click here for more information.) | |
