Ulrich Moritz

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 aged 6 or 7 years 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!

Access to video files included! The pieces from the book come alive while being played by primary school children, eighth graders, and a group of young 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.