@thatmusicteacher: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: if my kindergartners left the entire year with just a strong understanding of steady beat and being able to access their head voice, I'd count that as a win. In the latest episode of That Music Podcast, I'm diving into my top five songs for teaching steady beat. These are all tried and true songs and chants that help students make a physical and musical connection to the beat. We're talking about everything from "Apple Tree" to "Cobbler, Cobbler," and why these songs are so effective. This is all about making steady beat easier for you and a lot more fun for your students. The more time we spend on these foundational skills, the simpler all of our trickier concepts will be later down the road. Ready to get a whole new toolbox for teaching steady beat? Check out this week's episode wherever you listen to podcasts and on Youtube. #ElementaryMusic #MusicTeacher #GeneralMusic
I use a lot of nursery rhymes for one element in steady beat.
2025-10-09 07:36:49
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Oxfordina :
I agree. For me, audiation is the MOST important, then steady beat. Also, I separate steady beat into macro and microbeats from the start.
2025-10-08 22:11:17
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Ms. Maresco :
I will say the word rhythm, and on a neutral syllable maybe a couple of echos, to show the difference between the two concepts. We are very beat focused for a while!
2025-10-09 02:25:51
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Sarah Lynne :
This is why I LOVE first steps!! I feel like I ONLY work on steady beat & singing voice in kindergarten, first grade we expand, then in 2nd grade we start rhythm.
2025-10-09 13:26:43
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dannythefierce :
Steady beat and head voice development I think!
2025-10-09 03:00:12
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nelleebelle :
I don’t teach rhythm until mid first grade. Even then I use iconic notation. I complete agree with you.
2025-10-08 22:13:18
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Heidi Helstad :
I agree whole heartedly! I’m still working on it with middle schoolers
2025-10-09 11:24:33
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