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Posts by Zach VanderGraaff

link to 17 Egg Shaker Songs (Baby, Toddler, Preschool, + More)

17 Egg Shaker Songs (Baby, Toddler, Preschool, + More)

Egg shakers are one of my go-to instruments in my elementary music classroom, especially with my younger students.  They provide a great way to practice rhythm and beat, but they also augment...

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link to 10 Famous Tuba Solos To Challenge Your Playing

10 Famous Tuba Solos To Challenge Your Playing

While most people don't think of the tuba as a solo instrument, there is a number of great and famous tuba solos out there.  Sure, the tuba is mostly used for band music and...

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link to Bucket Drumming For Kids (How-To + Teaching Tips)

Bucket Drumming For Kids (How-To + Teaching Tips)

Bucket Drumming is a not-so-new craze many elementary music teachers have picked up as a way to affordably get their kids making music, practicing the steady beat, and expanding their rhythm skills...

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link to Beat Vs. Rhythm Worksheet + Activities (Lesson Ideas)

Beat Vs. Rhythm Worksheet + Activities (Lesson Ideas)

Are your kids like mine, and they struggle to tell the difference between beat and rhythm?  Don’t worry! You are most definitely not alone.  Telling the difference between beat and...

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link to 33 Amazing Jazz Saxophone Solos (Videos Included)

33 Amazing Jazz Saxophone Solos (Videos Included)

The saxophone is hands down the ruler of the jazz world.  With its round sound and agility, it completely dominates the epitome of all a jazz solo needs to be.  If you're getting into...

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link to My Heart Will Go On Recorder Notes

My Heart Will Go On Recorder Notes

Are you looking to learn this recorder meme based on the hit song by Celine Dion?  Do you want to master a new song and impress students and friends alike? As a kid, the song My Heart...

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About the Author

Zach VanderGraaff is a K-5 music teacher in Michigan with 12 years of experience. He's the President of the Michigan Kodaly Educators and founder of the Dynamic Music Room.

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