Mallet Madness Strikes Again

A Collection of Engaging Units for Mallet Instruments and Drums

Grades K-6

“Mallet Madness Strikes Again” presents a captivating collection of units tailored for mallet instruments and drums, suitable for students in grades K-6. Crafted by master teacher Artie Almeida, this resource introduces new lessons focusing on rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre, along with Literature and Music Connections inspired by children’s literature.

Additionally, it includes a Technique Builder section to enhance mallet skills. With complete lessons and reproducible visuals, educators can deliver dynamic and enriching lessons to young musicians, ensuring an engaging learning experience.

Contents Includes:

• Instrument Set up
• Hands Together/Alternating
• Step-by-Step
• Topsy Turvy
• Try a Triad
• Outstanding Octaves
• Spin-a-Warm-Up
• One Potato, Two Potato
• Amy Gave Me Apples
• Direction Dots
• Tell Us Your Name
• ‘Ten-Hut! (Marching to the Top)
• Which Way Is Up, Which Way Is Down
• The Sun Is Rising
• I Sing a Pattern
• A Musical Valentine
• Listen Up
• Cock-a-doodle-doo! Barnyard Hullabaloo
• Commotion in the Ocean
• The Aliens Are Coming
• Click, Clack, Moo (Cows that Type)
• Rap A Tap Tap, Think of That
• Beetle Bop
• Do Not Let the Bedbugs Bite
• Wood, Metal, Skin
• The Rotation
• Think Thirds
• If You’re Happy And You Know It
• All Aboard the Dinotrain
• Sample Floor Plans
• Before You Begin
• Three Steps Up
• Roll-a-Rama
• Here’s a Quarter Note
• 2 X 4 Rhythms
• Accents on Accents
• Note Value Rondo
• I-M-P-R-O-V-I-S-E
• Build a Burrito

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