Rhythm Play!: Rhythm Activities and Initiatives for Adults, Facilitators, Teachers, & Kids! - Softcover

Masala, Kenya S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974644242 ISBN 13: 9780974644240

Publisher: FUNdoing Publications, 2004

Synopsis

An excellent resource for utilizing rhythm as a teaching and facilitation tool! Whether you are a beginner, part time jam artist, or seasoned musician, the activities in this book will give you hours of new ways to groove and play rhythms with others! All activities use easy to find instruments: Egg Shakers, Drum Sticks, Boomwhackers(r) Tuned Percussion Tubes, and REMO Sound Shapes(r). Plus, find excellent ideas on expanding your instrument collection with fun, durable, and inexpensive materials from any hardware store. The activities are great for participants of all ages, and the book includes a link to download FREE MP3's of rhythms and songs. *Over three dozen activities for "easy to find" (and make) percussion instruments - including, shakers, drum sticks, Boomwhackers(r), Tuned Percussion Tubes, and REMO Sound Shapes(r). * You, (or your participants) need no background in music to present or participate in the activities - they are designed for "auditory teambuilding." Add an auditory component to your experiential programming! *Includes links to FREE MP3 files with background "pulse tracks" to guide the speed of certain activities and vocal tracks that include the call and response songs " Bambale" and "Che Che Kule."

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About the Author

Kenya S. Masala (Co-Founder & Managing Principal) is a national team development consultant and educator with a 20 year tenure in the field of human development. As co-director of the Source Consulting Group, he delivers a unique blend of innovative, cutting edge information on maximizing workplace and community interactions, utilizing powerful kinesthetic experiences to drive home the learning. He presents interactive keynotes, facilitates organizational development processes, guides outdoor adventure experiences, and leads educational percussion programs. He also designs and develops multimedia curricula and interactive presentations on a national level. Kenya is a dose of invigoration and vitality. With a charismatic style and effusive energy, he engages participants in highly effective growth and team development. He ushers groups through the hard work of deepening and expanding excellence, and inspires them to celebration. Kenya is the first X8 Drums endorsed rhythm program facilitator and recently produced and directed the powerful Interactive Theatrical Experience: Za Boom Ba! He is the published author of the international classic rhythm activity book, Rhythm Play!(tm), and a recording artist, having released his second album, Spacious Time in 2010.

Edition details

• Publisher: FUNdoing Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0974644242
• ISBN 13: 9780974644240
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Presence Crystal, Masala Gabriela
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144