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

inbetween 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 singlepart Warmups, Circle Games, Imitation and Partner Games are relatively

simple, short and rhythmically and linguistically easy to understand.

The multipart 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.