Here, as downloadable PDF documents, are the 15 Lessons of the Roots of Rhythm curriculum.

Each lesson includes: information about the instrument and its country and culture of origin; information about the special rhythms associated with the instrument and instructions on how to play along; and instructions on how to build a homemade version of the instrument.

In addition, on this website, you have access to Audio Content (including MP3s) that accompany each lesson; Sample Syllabi; Fun Sheets offering more ways the lessons can brought alive in the classroom; and Content Standards, showing how Roots of Rhythm teaches key ideas for core subjects.

 

Lesson Downloads:

Chapter 1 - The Adufe from Portugal
Chapter 2 - The Bongos from Cuba
Chapter 3 - The Buhai from Romania
Chapter 4 - The Djembe from Guinea
Chapter 5 - The Dondo from Ghana
Chapter 6 - The Kakko from Japan
Chapter 7 - The Lakota from North America
Chapter 8 - The Naqqara from Turkey
Chapter 9 - The Ranat Ek from Thailand
Chapter 10 - The Sajat from Egypt
Chapter 11 - The Panderio from Brazil
Chapter 12 - The Snare Drum from Switzerland
Chapter 13 - The Steel Drum from Trinidad and Tobago
Chapter 14 - The Tabla from India
Chapter 15 - The Turntable from the United States