This Is Rhythm

Ella Jenkins’ 1961 album This Is Rhythm underscores a central theme of her work: rhythm can be found wherever you look for it. In this album, she builds upon rhythmic exercises featured on her earlier records and teaches young listeners where they might find rhythm in everyday life: a clock ticking, paint dripping from a paintbrush, a coffee pot boiling. After establishing examples of rhythm beyond song, Ella draws rhythm from a variety of instruments, ranging from the conga drums to the tambourine. In the latter half of the album, Ella includes lessons in clapping and tempo. Recommended for ages 2–9.

Track Listing

101	Different Rhythms Ella Jenkins	06:30
102	Rhythm Instruments: Conga Drum Ella Jenkins	01:36
103	Rhythm Instruments: Bongos Ella Jenkins	01:21
104	Rhythm Instruments: Rhythm Sticks Ella Jenkins	00:50
105	Rhythm Instruments: Maracas Ella Jenkins	01:22
106	Rhythm Instruments: Guiro Ella Jenkins	01:19
107	Rhythm Instruments: Cow bell Ella Jenkins	00:55
108	Rhythm Instruments: Wood block Ella Jenkins	01:02
109	Rhythm Instruments: Tambourine Ella Jenkins	01:20
110	Rhythm Instruments: Plate Gong Ella Jenkins	00:44
111	Rhythm Instruments: Bells Ella Jenkins	01:29
201	Rhythm Instruments: Bell Tones from Different Parts of the World Ella Jenkins	02:21
202	Let's Build a Rhythm Ella Jenkins	01:26
203	Hear That Train Ella Jenkins	01:06
204	Chicka Hank Ella Jenkins	01:19
205	This Train Ella Jenkins	02:24
206	Little Red Caboose Ella Jenkins	00:56
207	Where Has My Little Dog Gone? Ella Jenkins	01:14
208	My Dog Has Fleas Ella Jenkins	01:01
209	A Rabbit with a Flea Ella Jenkins	00:38
210	Winter Ella Jenkins	01:16
211	Mexican Hand-Clapping Song Ella Jenkins	01:19
212	In Trinidad Ella Jenkins	01:36
213	These Bones Shall Rise Again Ella Jenkins	01:34