Evelyn Glennie: Beat It! African DancesProduct InformationCatalog Number:0571517781ISMN:9780571517787 / 9780571517787Product Type:Percussion ScoreGenre:Folk Music, Light MusicSetting:PercussionLength:56 pagesOverviewBeat It! African Dances by Dame Evelyn Glennie is a comprehensive and dynamic educational resource crafted specifically for both general and specialist music teachers working with beginner percussion groups, particularly at the primary school level (Year 4 and above). Spanning 56 pages, this meticulously structured guide offers sixteen interactive workshops inspired by four traditional African dances, each rich in cultural heritage, rhythmic vitality, and pedagogical value.The book is aligned with the UK National Curriculum and is ideal for educators aiming to develop musical skills such as rhythm, ensemble performance, improvisation, and musical memory in an engaging and accessible way. Glennies hands-on approach encourages the use of classroom percussion instruments (e.g., tambourines, djembes, shakers) and body percussion, showing how even simple tools can be used to build complex rhythmic textures.Each workshop builds progressively, leading students toward confident and expressive performances of the four African dances. Teachers can choose to include the optional CD backings, enhancing the learning experience with authentic rhythms and vibrant accompaniment tracks. Whether used for school concerts, cultural assemblies, or classroom projects, Beat It! provides everything needed to immerse young learners in the joyful, communal spirit of African music.Hungarian Translation – Overview (ttekints)A Beat It! African Dances cm kiadvny, melyet Dame Evelyn Glennie lltott ssze, egy tfog s inspirl zenei oktatsi segdanyag, amely kifejezetten ltalnos s szakkpzett zeneoktatk szmra kszlt, akik kezd thangszeres csoportokkal dolgoznak. Az 56 oldalas knyv tizenhat klnbz mhelyfoglalkozst tartalmaz, amelyek ngy hagyomnyos afrikai tncra plnek, gy gazdag kulturlis tartalommal s pedaggiai haszonnal jrulnak hozz az oktatshoz.A m teljes mrtkben megfelel a brit nemzeti alaptanterv (National Curriculum) elvrsainak, klnsen a negyedik vfolyamtl kezdden. Glennie clja, hogy a dikok ritmikai kszsgeit, egyttjtkt, improvizcis kpessgeit s zenei emlkezett fejlessze, mikzben a hangslyt a testhangszerekre s a mindennapi osztlytermi thangszerekre helyezi (pldul csrgk, dobok, tapsok).A foglalkozsok fokozatosan plnek egymsra, vgl a ngy afrikai tnc eladshoz vezetnek. Az eladsok trtnhetnek az opcionlisan mellkelt CD-ksretek hasznlatval vagy anlkl, gy iskolai koncertekre, kulturlis rendezvnyekre s tanrai projektekre egyarnt alkalmasak. A Beat It! lehetsget knl arra, hogy a gyerekek aktvan felfedezzk az afrikai zene rmteli s kzssgi vilgt, mikzben jtkosan s zenn keresztl tanulnak.Product FeaturesFormat:Percussion ScorePage Count:56 pagesInstrumentation:Percussion instruments and body percussionDifficulty Level:Beginner to IntermediateGenre:Folk and light music, suitable for educational settingsInteresting FactsEducational Resource:This collection is designed to meet the National Curriculum standards, making it a valuable tool for music educators teaching rhythm and percussion.Cultural Exposure:The workshops provide students with exposure to the rich cultural heritage of African music, fostering an appreciation for diversity in musical styles.Performance Opportunities:The material encourages group collaboration, culminating in performances that can enhance students’ confidence and stage presence.Hungarian Translation – Interesting Facts (rdekes Tnyek)Oktatsi Forrs:Ez a gyjtemny a Nemzeti Tanterv kvetelmnyeinek megfelelen kszlt, gy rtkes eszkz a zeneoktatk szmra, akik ritmust s thangszereket tantanak.Kulturlis Tapasztal