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Adventures in Rhythm

Ella Jenkins and Her Rhythm Workshop
Adventures in Rhythm vinyl LP artwork.
Adventures in Rhythm vinyl LP artwork
Adventures in Rhythm CD artwork
Adventures in Rhythm CD artwork

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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Track Listing

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Caney Mi Macaro Ella Jenkins 01:59
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Rhythm No. 1 with Rhythm Sticks Ella Jenkins 02:20
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I've Been Working on the Railroad Ella Jenkins 01:26
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Working on the Chain Gang Ella Jenkins 02:06
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105
Hambone Ella Jenkins 01:22
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106
No More Pie Ella Jenkins 01:13
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107
Long John Ella Jenkins 01:58
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108
Miss Mary Mack Ella Jenkins 01:03
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I'm Gonna Sing Ella Jenkins 01:22
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Rhythm No. 2 with Rhythm Sticks Ella Jenkins 01:05
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Rhythm No. 3 with Rhythm Sticks Ella Jenkins 00:33
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Combining Rhythms No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 with Zum Gali Gali Ella Jenkins 01:27
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Rhythm No. 2 with Drum Ella Jenkins 01:05
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Rhythm No. 3 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:44
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Rhythm No. 4 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:57
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Rhythm No. 5 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:29
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Rhythm No. 6 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:33
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Rhythm No. 7 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:23
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Rhythm No. 8 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:22
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Rhythm No. 9 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:25
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Rhythm No. 10 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:24
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Rhythm No. 11 with Drum Ella Jenkins 00:24
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Bulawaya Ella Jenkins 01:08