"Quarter Note Beat Ensemble"This book teaches quarter note rhythms. The ensemble is composed and based on (8) eight easy quarter note rhythms. The book includes a conductor score, (8) eight player parts plus 2 cut out pages. They include a blank "Make A Beat" sheet and a blank conductor (8) part sheet. Students love to learn this as a group. You can create various table, chair and floor activities. It's also a great outside activity. As an ensemble this can be a graduation performance piece.

I use Boomwhackers and rhythm instruments. Just clapping or saying "Boom-Boom- Rest-Rest" works for each of the (8) rhythms. My "Eighth Note Beat Ensemble" is similar utilizing eighth notes and rest.