This term in Music each Prep group has become a Djembe drumming ensemble! We have been using "home made" djembe to learn simple rhythmic patterns of 3 beats in a bar (like in a Waltz or a Lullaby) and 4 beats in a bar, for example "There's a Monster in My House".
The Preps are also learning how to follow a Conductor's gestures and beating patterns: watching out for when to start or stop, play loudly or soft, and moving between unison rhythms and free improvisation ... and, wow! They are great at this!!
As the term progresses, we will invite each of the preps to have a go at conducting!
If you would like to make your own Djembe at home, the following Link to Child's Play Music will show you how.
Deborah Kayser
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