I have been on an “instrument song” rampage lately! It seems like I go through cycles when it comes to choosing song topics, and all of those instruments stashed throughout my studio are currently getting plenty of use.
I went back to the basics — good old rhythm sticks — with my latest song, because there is just so darn much you can do with them. As far as addressing goals and objectives, the possibilities for motor development are endless. At one of my classes recently, the mom of one of my tiny kiddos commented on how much progress she had seen her daughter make when manipulating a pair of rhythm sticks.
1-2-3, Tap With Me offers specific directives for playing the sticks, but I always change it up when using this song in a class or music therapy session. It’s also fun to let my students take the lead, choosing different ways to play.
1 – 2 – 3, tap with me
Tap your sticks together
1 – 2 – 3, tap with me
Tap your sticks like this
On the ground, on the ground
Tap your sticks with me
On the ground, on the ground
Tap your sticks with me
CHORUS
In the air, in the air
Tap your sticks with me
In the air, in the air
Tap your sticks with me
CHORUS
On your knees, on your knees
Tap your sticks with me
On your knees, on your knees
Tap your sticks with me
CHORUS
