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