Eurhythmics, a dynamic, active approach to teaching and learning music, was developed by Swiss musician Emile Jaques-Dalcroze. These complete, sequenced lessons give clear examples of the method in practice. Ideal for preschool and early elementary music classes, the lessons include detailed procedures, stories for creative movement, songs with piano accompaniments, examples for piano improvisation, exercises in rhythmic movement, and supplementary worksheets.

A book for music classes that move! "Eurhythmics for Young Children: Six Lessons for Fall" provides complete, sequenced lessons to give a clear example of the Dalcroze Method in practice. You'll find a wealth of creative ideas for music and movement in preschool and elementary classes, including: - Six stories for creative movement - Songs with piano accompaniments - Page after page of exercises in music and movement - Detailed descriptions of procedures - Teaching tips for working with young children - Creative approaches to pitch studies - Start-up ideas for piano improvisation - Explanation and rationale of the Dalcroze Method

Brings together a collection of selected articles, essays and scripted lessons for primary school children by the music educator Heather D. Gell. Acts as a rich source of teaching material in the Dalcroze method of teaching the experience of music through rhythm.