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Sound, Rhythm, Rhyme and Mime for Children

Bilal Abdurahman
Sound, Rhythm, Rhyme and Mime for Children

This spoken-word and music album was produced by musician/educator Bilal Abdurahman with a fourfold purpose: to encourage children to think and respond more readily to creative play activities through music and body movements; to make children aware of the many interesting sounds in their daily environment; to develop rhythmic coordination and better motor control; and to introduce unfamiliar sounds and musical instruments as a play and learning activity. Abdurahman and his collaborators—including daughters Rahkiah and Zainab— introduce listeners to everyday sounds and rhythms using bells, hammers and saws, electric fans, and typewriters! The liner notes include a transcript of the recording.

Track Listing

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Sounds are all Around Us Bilal Abdurahman 03:13
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Join the Funny Parade Bilal Abdurahman 00:42
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The City Block Bilal Abdurahman 00:54
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The Bus Bilal Abdurahman 01:29
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The Subway Train Bilal Abdurahman 02:39
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The Summer Bilal Abdurahman 01:17
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The Journey Through the Forest Bilal Abdurahman 02:27
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Saw-a-Rhythm Bilal Abdurahman 00:59
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Hammer and Saw Bilal Abdurahman 01:27
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Sawyer's March Bilal Abdurahman 00:51
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Fan Rythm Bilal Abdurahman 01:15
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Fan, Clarinet, Tambourine Bilal Abdurahman 01:28
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Pennywhistle, Woodblock Scrapes Bilal Abdurahman 03:41
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Witty Ditty and Variations Bilal Abdurahman 06:16
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Body Rhythms Bilal Abdurahman 02:30
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Typewriter Rhythms Bilal Abdurahman 00:23
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Typewriter with Woodblock Bilal Abdurahman 00:59
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8 String Harp (Ennaga) Uganda Bilal Abdurahman 03:01
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1 String Ethiopian Viol Bilal Abdurahman 01:14
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Bells Bilal Abdurahman 00:20
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Rhythm for Mime… Bilal Abdurahman 04:00