So… What boomwhackers should I buy?
Building a collection of Boomwhackers can be daunting if you haven’t worked with them much before. I decided this blog would not be complete without my two cents on creating […]
Boneyard Boomwhack – Original Composition
Another original composition in the minor tonality. Boneyard Boomwhack is great for Halloween or anytime you are teaching major vs. minor. It is also in ABACA form so it is great […]
Bali Boomwhack – Original Composition
Bali Boomwhack is an irresistable pentatonic melody set over a simple chordal ostinato. Name: Bali Boomwhack Difficulty Level: Easy to developing Sets Required: Two sets pentatonic or diatonic Teaching Ideas: Dotted […]
Shalom Chaverin
Shalom Chaverim is a Jewish folk song that helps teach the minor tonality. Great for multicultural lessons. Name: Shalom Chaverin Difficulty Level: Easy Sets Required: One set Diatonic Teaching Ideas: La […]
Michael Row Your Boat Ashore
Michael Row Your Boat Ashore is a great beginning melody to teach new boomwhacker players. It uses the pentatonic notes, so it is wonderful for those using the pentatonic set only. […]
My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean
My Bonnie Lies Over THe Ocean is a music teacher favorite for teaching that major 6th interval. Most kids have never heard this song, so why not teach it early on? […]
Oh Susannah!
I might come from Iowa, but this is the only song that makes me wish I came from Alabama, with a banjo no less! Oh Susannah is a fabulous folk tune […]
