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Tap away your finger number problems with these tapping pages we call FINGER TAPZ!

Finger Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on learning their finger numbers as well as finger dexterity.

Finger Tapz Set 2 includes 125 exercises on 25 pages that all start with Finger 2.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Finger Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have them tap those fingers either on a solid surface, their lap, or even on the keys! You can also keep these digitally and pull them up on a tablet if you so choose!

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students place their hands on different spots on the keyboard!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Finger Tapz today and get working with your students' fingers!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-FTS2-DG

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ap away your sightreading problems with these pages we call NOTE TAPZ!

Note Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on sightreading.

Note Tapz Set 5 includes 80 exercises on 16 pages that all use the notes A-B-C.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Note Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have the student read the notes on the page as you have directed them to do so.

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students pick their own path to compose a simple three-note song!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Note Tapz today and get working with your students' sight-reading!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-NTS4-DG

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Tap away your sightreading problems with these pages we call NOTE TAPZ!

Note Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on sightreading.

Note Tapz Set 4 includes 80 exercises on 16 pages that all use the notes D-E-F.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Note Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have the student read the notes on the page as you have directed them to do so.

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students pick their own path to compose a simple three-note song!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Note Tapz today and get working with your students' sight-reading!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-NTS4-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your finger number problems with these tapping pages we call FINGER TAPZ!

Finger Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on learning their finger numbers as well as finger dexterity.

Finger Tapz Set 3 includes 125 exercises on 25 pages that all start with Finger 3.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Finger Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have them tap those fingers either on a solid surface, their lap, or even on the keys! You can also keep these digitally and pull them up on a tablet if you so choose!

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students place their hands on different spots on the keyboard!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Finger Tapz today and get working with your students' fingers!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-FTS3-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your finger number problems with these tapping pages we call FINGER TAPZ!

Finger Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on learning their finger numbers as well as finger dexterity.

Finger Tapz Set 5 includes 125 exercises on 25 pages that all start with Finger 5.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Finger Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have them tap those fingers either on a solid surface, their lap, or even on the keys! You can also keep these digitally and pull them up on a tablet if you so choose!

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students place their hands on different spots on the keyboard!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Finger Tapz today and get working with your students' fingers!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-FTS5-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your finger number problems with these tapping pages we call FINGER TAPZ!

Finger Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on learning their finger numbers as well as finger dexterity.

Finger Tapz Set 4 includes 125 exercises on 25 pages that all start with Finger 4.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Finger Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have them tap those fingers either on a solid surface, their lap, or even on the keys! You can also keep these digitally and pull them up on a tablet if you so choose!

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students place their hands on different spots on the keyboard!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Finger Tapz today and get working with your students' fingers!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-FTS4-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your finger number problems with these tapping pages we call FINGER TAPZ!

Finger Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on learning their finger numbers as well as finger dexterity.

Finger Tapz Set 1 includes 125 exercises on 25 pages that all start with Finger 1.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Finger Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have them tap those fingers either on a solid surface, their lap, or even on the keys! You can also keep these digitally and pull them up on a tablet if you so choose!

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students place their hands on different spots on the keyboard!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Finger Tapz today and get working with your students' fingers!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-FTS1-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your sightreading problems with these pages we call NOTE TAPZ!

Note Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on sightreading.

Note Tapz Set 3 includes 80 exercises on 16 pages that all use the notes G-A-B.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Note Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have the student read the notes on the page as you have directed them to do so.

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students pick their own path to compose a simple three-note song!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Note Tapz today and get working with your students' sight-reading!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-NTS3-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your sightreading problems with these pages we call NOTE TAPZ!

Note Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on sightreading.

Note Tapz Set 2 includes 80 exercises on 16 pages that all use the notes F-G-A.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Note Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have the student read the notes on the page as you have directed them to do so.

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students pick their own path to compose a simple three-note song!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Note Tapz today and get working with your students' sight-reading!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-NTS2-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Tap away your sightreading problems with these pages we call NOTE TAPZ!

Note Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on sightreading.

Note Tapz Set 1 includes 80 exercises on 16 pages that all use the notes C-D-E.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Note Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have the student read the notes on the page as you have directed them to do so.

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students pick their own path to compose a simple three-note song!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Note Tapz today and get working with your students' sight-reading!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-NTS1-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

It's the most spook-tacular time of year and this resource is a great way for your students to prepare for spooky season and review rhythms and note values!

This freebie of the Spooky Word Rhythm gives you a preview of the full packet available by clicking here.

Included in this packet are Quarter Notes (Bat) and Beamed 8th Notes (Potion). In the freebie packet are two pages of student cards that have pictures and note values, and also two “posters” to show students on an easel or bulletin board. All you have to do is print, copy, cut, and go!

The full packet also includes 2 16th-1 8th patterns (Skeleton) and Beamed 16th Notes (Jack-O-Lantern). There are also ink-friendly versions of the cards and posters, as well as words and rhythms aside from the images and rhythms. As a bonus, there are also exit tickets for a quick assessment of students' knowledge!

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may reproduce the resource as needed and may not share with colleagues. You can direct colleagues here to purchase a copy of their own.

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated!

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When the weather gets colder and you need a hot drink to warm you up, you can use this as an opportunity to practice rhythms with your students using Tea and Coffee!

This freebie of the Hot Drink Word Rhythm gives you a preview of the full packet available by clicking here.

Included in this packet are Quarter Notes (Tea) and Beamed 8th Notes (Coffee). In the freebie packet are two pages of student cards that have pictures and note values, and also two “posters” to show students on an easel or bulletin board. All you have to do is print, copy, cut, and go!

The full packet also includes 1 8th-2 16th patterns (Hot Cocoa) and Beamed 16th Notes (Apple Cider). There are also ink-friendly versions of the cards and posters, as well as words and rhythms aside from the images and rhythms. As a bonus, there are also exit tickets for a quick assessment of students' knowledge!

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may reproduce the resource as needed and may not share with colleagues. You can direct colleagues here to purchase a copy of their own.

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated!

© 2023. ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

What better way to get your student's rhythm-reading and composing underway than using the words of supplies they have right on their desk!

This freebie of the School Supply Word Rhythm gives you a preview of the full packet available by clicking here.

Included in this packet are are Quarter Notes (Pens) and Beamed 8th Notes (Pencils). In the freebie packet are two pages of student cards that have pictures and note values, and also two “posters” to show students on an easel or bulletin board. All you have to do is print, copy, cut, and go!

The full packet also includes 1 8th-2 16th patterns (Highlighters) and Beamed 16th Notes (Colored Pencils). There are also ink-friendly versions of the cards and posters, as well as words and rhythms aside from the images and rhythms. As a bonus, there are also exit tickets for a quick assessment of students' knowledge!

Click here to purchase the full packet.

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may reproduce the resource as needed and may not share with colleagues. You can direct colleagues here to purchase a copy of their own.

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated!

© 2023. ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

By popular request, here's an arrangement of the holiday hit that'll sure to get your bucket drumming kids fired up, The Nutrocker, based on theme from Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker performed by the Trans Siberian Orchestra!

There are five all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 1, 2, or 4 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

The mp3 is included in this resource, so feel free to play right along!

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Need to connect with your kids with Christmas through general music with some nice backbeats? Involve them in bucket drumming with a remixed Ronette's favorite in "SLAY Ride!"

There are two all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 4, 6, or 8 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

Here's the track so you can play along...

https://youtu.be/xM4rIMWvSm4?si=SpBh8drnAPFPzH1q

Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!

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Right in time for Halloween with your bucket drumming kids, and of course a classic anytime of year is the #1 All-Time Hit from Michael Jackson's album of the same name, "Thriller" but re-envisioned in a TRAP Remix!

There are five all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 4 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

Here's the track so you can play along...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXKuLqBJDRo

Have some halloween fun in class or even for a performance!

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In "Hi-Fi", introduce your kids to some great music from indigenous instruments from Africa! Using your classroom Djembe or Tubanos, learn the music by rote by taking it one rehearsal section at a time (with rehearsal markings [A], [B], [C], and so forth). This is terrific practice with your older students who want to work on alternating hands, especially in the selected meter of 3/4

The notation on the first space F is a bass (middle of the drum) and the notation on the third space C is a tone (four fingers near the rim of the drum, pitched a bit higher)

At the end, wrap it up and put on a show! Want to layer it?

• Have shakers play 16th notes all the way throughout or in specific sections
• Have half the class play 1st and 3rd measures, the other half play 2nd and 4th measures
• Do it in a round! :)

Use this in class, a concert, a parent showcase, admin, faculty and staff, whatever you wish!

Have a terrific time with this one :)

If you've ever played Poison Pattern/Poison Rhythm or similar, you already know how it goes. Give the students a set of rhythms to play but one of them is the poison rhythm, which the students should NOT play. If they are, they're either out, lose points, or the teacher gains points (if you're playing against the class)

In this new twist, it's the same premise as students will play back each set of rhythms one-by-one as given by the teacher. However, there will be one rhythm that has a rest on a specific beat (beat 1, 3, 5, whichever the slide specifies)

AVOID THAT RHYTHM AT ALL COSTS!

So for instance, the students may play any rhythm, but avoid the rhythm that has a rest on Beat Number 2

Advance the slide and your students will see various rhythms composed of quarter notes and eighth notes _with the quarter rest landing on different beats.

_...just avoid playing the rhythm on BEAT NUMBER 2!

There are five different levels of rhythms all composed of the quarters and paired eighth sets with the rests switching back and forth between beats. All you need to do is give the students a four beat prep, then they'll read it back (either vocally, with rhythm sticks, classroom instruments, etc)

Wanna make it harder?

• Up the tempo and transition time in between slides
• Choose a pop or instrumental song at a higher BPM to distract them
• Alternate teams or have 1v1 and award points to the winners!

Have a great time with the new version of a classic game!

Level 2, sixteenth note patterns and eighth note rests coming soon!

Need to connect with your kids with their pop music through general music? Involve them in bucket drumming with the timeless hit from 2004 in Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten"!

There are three all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 4 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

Here's the track so you can play along...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQb\_-mRcAc

Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!

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Need to connect with your kids with their pop music through general music? Involve them in bucket drumming with Teddy Swims' smash number "Lose Control"!

There are six all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 2 or 6 times). Then, apply it to drums!

• This is a great piece to work on groupings of three (the original is in 6/8, but it is modified to two sets of 3/4 bars)

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

Here's the track so you can play along...

https://youtu.be/hbLQcznfXlc?si=MIjHOSiJlyg1J6AE

Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!

Terms of Use:

All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.

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