Little Drummers
Teaches drumming basics with playful activities.
Description : Using small hand drums and rhythm games, toddlers learn to create and repeat basic beats, which builds coordination and introduces them to the fundamental concept of musical timing.
Category : Music
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with Rhythm
Section 1: Introduction to Sound and Beat
- Lesson 1: Exploring Sounds
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Sounds
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Beat
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding the Beat
Section 2: Basic Hand Drum Techniques
- Lesson 1: How to Hold the Drum
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: How to Hold the Drum
- Lesson 2: Basic Drumming Strokes
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic Drumming Strokes
Section 3: Clapping and Tapping Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Clapping to a Beat
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Clapping to a Beat
- Lesson 2: Tapping with Your Fingers
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Tapping with Your Fingers
Section 4: Exploring Tempo Basics
- Lesson 1: Fast Beats vs. Slow Beats
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Fast Beats vs. Slow Beats
- Lesson 2: Finding Your Own Pace
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Finding Your Own Pace
Section 5: Fun with Rhythm Games
- Lesson 1: Follow the Beat Game
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Follow the Beat Game
- Lesson 2: Beat Repeat Game
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Beat Repeat Game
Module 2: Building Coordination
Section 1: Drumming with Both Hands
- Lesson 1: Coordinated Hand Movements
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Coordinated Hand Movements
- Lesson 2: Alternating Strokes
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Alternating Strokes
Section 2: Listening and Repeating Beats
- Lesson 1: Call and Response Drumming
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Call and Response Drumming
- Lesson 2: Echo the Beat
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Echo the Beat
Section 3: Moving with the Music
- Lesson 1: Marching to the Beat
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Marching to the Beat
- Lesson 2: Drumming with Simple Dance Steps
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Drumming with Simple Dance Steps
Section 4: Basic Rhythm Patterns
- Lesson 1: Counting and Drumming
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Counting and Drumming
- Lesson 2: Repeating Simple Patterns
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Repeating Simple Patterns
Section 5: Fun Drumming Exercises
- Lesson 1: Drumming Follow-Along
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drumming Follow-Along
- Lesson 2: Rhythm Freeze Game
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Rhythm Freeze Game
Module 3: Fun with Patterns
Section 1: Introducing Simple Patterns
- Lesson 1: Building a Beat Pattern
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Building a Beat Pattern
- Lesson 2: Repeating Your Pattern
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Repeating Your Pattern
Section 2: Beat Matching Games
- Lesson 1: Matching Drum Sounds to Beats
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Matching Drum Sounds to Beats
- Lesson 2: Beat Echo Challenge
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Beat Echo Challenge
Section 3: Body Percussion Patterns
- Lesson 1: Clapping and Stomping Patterns
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Clapping and Stomping Patterns
- Lesson 2: Create Your Own Pattern
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Create Your Own Pattern
Section 4: Group Drumming Basics
- Lesson 1: Drumming in a Circle
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Drumming in a Circle
- Lesson 2: Follow the Leader Drumming
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Follow the Leader Drumming
Section 5: Reviewing Rhythm Patterns
- Lesson 1: Recap of Simple Patterns
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recap of Simple Patterns
- Lesson 2: Rhythm Quiz Game
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Rhythm Quiz Game
Module 4: Enhancing Musical Timing
Section 1: Drumming with Movement
- Lesson 1: Marching and Drumming Together
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Marching and Drumming Together
- Lesson 2: Moving to a Steady Beat
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Moving to a Steady Beat
Section 2: Experimenting with Tempo
- Lesson 1: Slow Beats Exploration
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Slow Beats Exploration
- Lesson 2: Gradually Increasing Tempo
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Gradually Increasing Tempo
Section 3: Exploring Drum Dynamics
- Lesson 1: Light and Soft Touches
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Light and Soft Touches
- Lesson 2: Loud and Strong Beats
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Loud and Strong Beats
Section 4: Listening for Changes in Beat
- Lesson 1: Spotting the Beat Shift
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Spotting the Beat Shift
- Lesson 2: Mimicking Beat Variations
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Mimicking Beat Variations
Section 5: Rhythm and Flow Exercises
- Lesson 1: Transitioning Between Beats
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Transitioning Between Beats
- Lesson 2: Creating a Beat Story
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Beat Story
Module 5: Creative Drum Play
Section 1: Imaginative Sound Creations
- Lesson 1: Discovering New Drum Sounds
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering New Drum Sounds
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Sound Effects
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Sound Effects
Section 2: Exploring Beats in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: Observing Natural Rhythms
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Observing Natural Rhythms
- Lesson 2: Mimicking Everyday Beats
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Mimicking Everyday Beats
Section 3: Drumming Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Using Beats to Tell a Story
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Beats to Tell a Story
- Lesson 2: Creating a Drum Tale
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Drum Tale
Section 4: Working with Friends
- Lesson 1: Sharing the Beat
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Sharing the Beat
- Lesson 2: Group Rhythm Game
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Group Rhythm Game
Section 5: Building Confidence in Drum Play
- Lesson 1: Simple Drum Solo Practice
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Simple Drum Solo Practice
- Lesson 2: Celebratory Drumming Circle
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebratory Drumming Circle