Assignment:
- Review and practice the Drums Alive Chant. (See the Golden Beats Workbook)
- Review and practice the 1,2,3, Ascending and Descending Hand Clapping Game. (GBW pg. 28)
- Learn and practice the “Sevens” Ascending and Descending Hand Clapping Game. (GBW 28 – 29)
- Experience drumming the 1,2,3, and the “Sevens” ascending and descending patterns on the stability ball.
- Practice each section of the Bim Bam clapping song. (Song, Clapping, Drumming) (GBW pg. 31)
- Learn to Juggle
- Juggle with a partner
- Experience the Brain and Body “Dot Game” (GBW pg. 32)
- Print the Dot Game Small & Large Dot.pdf dots on different colored paper–red, yellow, green, and blue.
- Cut out the dots and stick them randomly on the wall.
- Print out the Memory Dot Card Game.pdf on white paper, two-sided print. Cut and trim the cards.
- ABC Game (GBW pg. 33)
- Print the Alphabet Game Cards.pdf
- Follow the directions found in this workbook for all games.
Drums Alive ® Chant 
- Start with Body Rhythms
- slap legs
- clap hands together
- cross hands and slap shoulder
- snap fingers!
English
Hello Everybody
Today let´s have a party!
Were gonna hit the drum
Were gonna have some fun
Because together….
We are number ONE!
- Add: Step Touch R , L , R, L ect………………
German
Hallo ihr lieben Leute
Trommeln gibt hier ab Heute
Du musst kein Mozart sein
auch nicht in Sportverein
Trommeln (Ihr seit) ist Nummer eins!
Please see the Drums Alive® Chant film clip
How to teach the Drums Alive® Chant
- Start by saying the Drums Alive® Chant in Rhythm as a group
- Practice until everyone can say the words in rhythm as a group
- Add the clapping pattern (see below)
- slap legs 1x
- clap hands together 1x
- cross hands and slap shoulder 1x
- snap fingers 1x
- Advanced Clapping Pattern for those that have mastered the first pattern.
- Cross arms and slap opposite shoulder
- Open arms and snap fingers
- Clap hands together
- Snap fingers
- When ready add the “Step Touch” foot pattern in tempo
- Practice this tempo until participants are comfortable with this rhythm
- Change”Step Touch” foot pattern to ½ tempo
- Practice this tempo until participants are comfortable with this rhythm
- Mix Step Touch tempo and Step Touch ½ tempo
- 2 – 4x Tempo
- 2 – 4x ½ Tempo
Hand Clapping Games
Review and practice the 1,2,3, Ascending and Descending Hand Clapping Game found in the GBM and below.
Ascending Pattern Descending Pattern
1x – Clap Hands with partner 3x – Clap Hands with partner
1x – Clap Own hands 1x – Clap Own hands
2x – Clap Hands with partner 2x – Clap Hands with partner
1x – Clap Own hands 1x – Clap Own hands
3x – Clap Hands with partner 1x – Clap Hands with partner
1x – Clap Own hands 1x – Clap Own hands
- Begin by teaching the Ascending Pattern. Demonstrate the patterns slowly. Give ample time for students to practice with a partner
- Teach and practice the Descending Pattern
- Combine the Ascending and Descending Patterns without stopping in between each section
Repeat the “Ascending” and “Descending” pattern as often as desired – increase the tempo as participants improve their skills.
“Sevens”
There are Seven Patterns in this game, and they consist of seven counts. Each pattern should be played two times each. Work your “Way Up” and then “Back Down” again.
Ascending Pattern – Pattern #1. (2x), Pattern #2. (2x), Pattern # 3. (2x), Pattern # 4. (2x)
Descending Pattern – Pattern # 3, (2x),Pattern # 2. (2x) Pattern # 1, (2x)
- Slap Table
- Slap Table Seven times with Both Hands
- Double Beat Seven times
- Slap Clap
- Slap Table, Clap Hands, Slap Table, Clap Hands, Slap Table, Clap Hands, Slap Table
- Double Beat, Click, DB, Click, DB, Click, DB
- Slap, Clap, Snap
- Slap Table, Clap Hands, Snap Fingers, Slap Table, Clap Hands, Snap Fingers, Slap Table
- Double Beat, Click, Click, DB, Click Click, DB
- Slap Cross
- Slap Table, Cross Over & Slap Table, Open Slap Table, Snap Fingers, Clap Hands, Slap Table
- DB, Cross Over, DB, Click, Click, DB
Tips:
Practice each pattern a number of time before learning the next pattern.
Increase speed as you get better.
You may also perform the “Sevens” game in a round.
Please see ‘Hand Clapping Games Film Clip – Ascending and Descending Patterns
Bim Bam Clapping, Snapping Song
PART I – Song
Bim Bam Bim Bam Bitti Bitti Bam
Bitti Bam Bitti Bitti Bam Bim Bam
Repeat Part I
PART II – Song
Bim Bam Bitti Bitti Bam
Bitti Bam Bitti Bitti Bam Bim Bam
Repeat
Game Pattern Break Down
Bim = Clap hand together
Bam = Snap fingers together
Bitti = Slap the thighs
Combined Clapping Game
PART I
- Bim Bam Bim Bam Bitti Bitti Bam
Clap Snap Clap Snap Thigh Thigh Snap
- Bitti Bam Bitti Bitti Bam Bim Bam
Thigh Snap Thigh Thigh Snap Clap Snap
Repeat Part I
PART II
Bim Bam Bitti Bitti Bam
Clap Snap Thigh Thigh Snap
Bitti Bam Bitti Bitti Bam Bim Bam
Thigh Snap Thigh Thigh Snap Clap Snap
Bim Bam – Drumming Experience
Practice drumming the Bim Bam Song by integrating the following drumming skills.
Bim = Double Beats
Bam = Overhead Clicks
Bitti = Single Beats
Tip: This is a fun challenge for everyone. Remember that the neurological pathways need to be developed slowly before increasing the speed. (START SLOW)
Please see Drums Alive film clips – Hand Clapping Games
Learn to Juggle
1 Scarf
- Begin by just tossing one scarf up above the head using the “Right” hand only
- Practice tossing one scarf with the “Left” hand
2 Scarves
- Practice tossing first the Right scarf up and then the Left scarf
- Add: Crossing the Mid-line when tossing the scarves up R, L
3 Scarves – each a different color.
- Pink, Yellow, Green
Position
Place one scarf (Pink), in the hand or between the 1st and 2nd finger
Place one scarf (Yellow), between the index finger and the thumb
Place one scarf (Green) in the other hand or fingers
Tossing
Toss up (crossing the mid-line) Pink scarf, Green scarf, Yellow scarf, and let them fall to the floor. They should be right in front of you in the pattern that you tossed them.
Pick the scarves up and try again. This time try to catch the scarves after tossing them up
Toss R catch L (Pink)
Toss L catch R (Green)
Toss R catch L (Yellow)
Continue this color pattern while tossing the scarves up above the head. Keep the pattern flowing…Now you can Juggle!
Juggle with a partner
Pass Right Hand to Right Hand
Pass Left Hand to Left Hand
Partner A – Pass inside and Partner B passes outside
Partner A – Pass outside and Partner B passes inside.
Please see Drums Alive film clip – how to Juggle
DOTS & MORE
Print the “Dot Game Small & Large Dot.pdf” dots on different colored paper–blue, yellow, green, red. Cut out the dots and stick them randomly on the wall.
Print the “Memory Dot Card Game.pdf” cards on white paper, two-sided print. Follow the directions below:
| Partner A reads out a color |
| Instructor calls out a color and participants step on the appropriate color. Hold in a balanced position. |
| Add Balance Challenge – Lift one leg while following the color patten. |
| Add Balance Challenge – Partner B holds the scarves down while Partner two hinges fwd. Back leg extended |
| Please see Drums Alive® film clip – The Dot Game |
“ABC – the alphabet game”
Print the “Alphabet Game Cards.pdf” on different colored paper (see presentation for directions). Cut out the dots and stick them randomly on the floor. It is best to laminate the Dot Games and secure them with tape on the floor or on the wall before beginning these games.
Follow the directions below:
All the letters of the alphabet lie scattered on the floor – different colored labels – different letters. The idea of the exercise is to tap your foot on each letter in alphabetical order. Each member of the group begins with a different letter of the alphabet.
For example: one begins with A, the next with F, the next with K etc. When they reach Z, they then carry on till they get to their last letter before the one they started with.
Variations:
- Start the alphabetical order with the first letter of your FIRST name.
- Go through the alphabet backwards – starting with Z, or another letter.
- Spell your name(s).
- Spell an instrument – the other members of the group have to read / guess what it is.
Follow the Feet 
Formation: Feet scattered
Equipment: Foam Feet that DO NOT slip or move when stepped on. Feet & Circles can be found on the Drums Alive® Basic Tool Box Disk, It is best to laminate the Feet , Hands and Circle Game then secure them with tape on the floor before beginning these games.
Lay the foam feet on the floor with all of the feet facing the same direction without a large distance between each foot (Level 1). Begin by stepping on each foot. It is best to step according to the foot (right or left) being shown on the floor.
When participants are able to maintain balance while stepping from “foot” to “foot” without difficulty then progress to the next level. Place the feet in different directions with a little more distance between them.
Feet & Circles – Rhythmical Stepping Patterns
Place feet in columns a little further than hip distance apart in width and approximately one step apart in length. Modifications may need to be made according to your participants’ ability, agility, fitness, and mental capabilities.
Begin by having participants just stepping correctly on the feet.
Add rhythmical patterns such as: Step Right (ct.1) Step Left (ct.2) Step Right and hold (ct.s 3,4)
Repeat other side and continue until the end of the column.
Alternative: right, right, left / left, left, right foot (Exercise from Triple Jump: “Hop, Step Jump”)
Alternative: How fast can you walk from one end to the other; try and improve this time. When that works well, try and say a rhyme at the same time as you walk.
Number Cards / Memory Game Color
Divide the participants into four groups. Each group has a different color. This game may be played either by giving the groups a desired rhythm or drumming skill. In advanced groups an accompanying choreography is shown.
Possible patterns:
Fuchsia = Front Beats Doubles 4x tempo, (cts. 1,2,3,4). Middle Ball 7x Single Beats double tempo (5,+,6,+,7,+,8)
Add: Choreography = Jump or Bounce (cts. 1,2,3,4). Deep Base Position squat for Single Beats.
Yellow = Right Side Beat 1x (cts. 1, hold 2) Middle Ball Double Beats (cts. 3+4) Repeat Left.
Add: Choreography = Jump to Right side for Side Beat, Jump to middle for Double Beats. (Modification = Step out lunge, Step together). Repeat other side.
Blue = Double Beat 1x, (ct. 1) Overhead Click 1x (ct. 2) DB 1x (ct. 3) Overhead Click fast (cts. 3,+,4). Repeat.
Add: Choreography = Jumping Jack to this rhythm. (Modification = Tap out – in – out – in, Switch sides).
Green = Single Beats (cts. 1,+,2,+,,3,+,4 ), Side Beats Slow lower down towards the floor (cts, 5,6,7,8). Repeat.
Add: Choreography = Base Position and lower to a deep squat and eventually down to Floor Beats.
Each time the teacher holds up the color or number card everyone shows the accompanying drumming and movement skill.
Idea # 2
Once participants have become acquainted with this game allow each group to come up with their own drumming and choreography patterns. Next step is to progress by having each group teach the other group their own creative patterns. Then as above, the teacher holds up the color or number card and everyone shows the accompanying drumming and movement skill created by each group.
| Please see Drums Alive® film clip – Number Card / Memory Game |
The Drums Alive® Number and Color Cards and can be purchased at: www.drums-alive/shop.com
