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      What kind of instrument programs/methods do you have on MusicplayOnline?

      Instrument methods are included for teaching body percussion, Boomwhackers, Bucket Drumming, Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, and Unpitched instruments.

      Body Percussion

      We have several incredible professional content creators who have created a fabulous set of lessons for MusicplayOnline. The sections include:

      • Cristian - basics (13 lessons)
      • Cristian - Level 2 (5 lessons)
      • Orff Style (9 lessons)
      • Holiday Ideas (3 ideas)

      Check it out here

      Boomwhacker

      There is a wealth of material here that follows a note reading sequence developed to support students reading and playing skills. The majority of the examples include a kidsnote notation slide, colored notation slide, and a regular notation slide. The sections include:

      • Word Highlights (21 songs)
      • 3 Notes (6 songs)
      • 4 Notes (7 songs)
      • 5 Notes (34 songs)
      • 6 Notes (22 songs)
      • 7 Notes (9 songs)
      • 8 Notes (7 songs)
      • Easy Pop (21 external links)
      • Medium Pop (9 external links)
      • Challenge Pop (7 external links)
      • Holiday Ideas (9 songs)

      Check it out here

      Bucket Drumming

      This section uses the new notation system that was developed for Easy Bucket Drumming by Matthew Dane Peavoy. The sections include:

      • Basics (27 songs)
      • Holiday Ideas (9 songs)

      Check it out here

      Drums

      This section is currently being developed. We have three excellent professional content creators who have created a lesson series for different types of drums. Currently, this section includes:

      • Frame Drum (7 lessons)
      • Djembe (coming soon!)

      Check it out here

      Guitar

      This section includes an easy guitar sequence that Denise used in her classes. In this section you will find:

      • 1-2 Chord Songs (24 songs)
      • Pop Song Links (24 external links)

      Check it out here

      Recorder

      We have a fabulous set of resources in this section with more planned every year! Currently, you'll find the following sections:

      • Recorder Kit 1 (38 songs)
      • Recorder Kit 2 (24 songs)
      • Blues Cats (8 songs)
      • Jazz Cats (6 songs)

      Check it out here

      Ukulele

      This section includes an easy ukulele sequence that Denise used in her classes. There are two different tunings available here: Ukulele in C and Ukulele in D. In this section you will find:

      • 1-2-3 Chord (in C) - 31 songs
      • 1-2-3 Chord (in D) - 31 songs
      • Pop Songs (in C) - 60 external links
      • Pop Songs (in D) - 8 external links

      Check it out here

      Unpitched

      Looking for selections to use with your unpitched classroom instruments? 

      • Instrument Kit Fun (12 songs) 
      • Holiday Ideas (9 songs)

      Check it out here