Adventures in Rhythm

Before Ella Jenkins became “The First Lady of Children’s Music,” she started her career as the host of the Chicago public television program This Is Rhythm. Branching out from her work on that show, Adventures in Rhythm sees Ella teaching a foundational aspect of music-making: establishing rhythm through chanting, singing, and drumming. This album demonstrates what Ella calls "rhythmicking." She arranges and presents a repeating pattern, counts off, and has her Rhythm Workshop repeat what they have heard. Also featured are American hymns such as "I'm Gonna Sing," and well-known children's nursery rhymes still cherished today, such as "Miss Mary Mack." The record is perfect for children, families, and teachers and is appropriate for group lessons in music. Recommended for ages 6–11.

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