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Kodaly Rhythm Instruction (Ta-Ka-Di-Mi)
The Kodaly Rhythm Method is a time-tested way to teach rhythm reading in the K-5 General Music class. The syllables are consistent and uncomplicated because there is little need to identify the beats by number at this point in the students' development.
Using the Kodaly rhythm syllables (TaKaDiMi) with the RhythmBee sequence, the General Music teacher can use a single engaging instructional method from Pre-K (image recognition and rhythmic audiation), through the intermediate years (Kodaly), and finally to the Elementary Edition of the RhythmBee Sequence. With all of those in RhythmBee automation, the teacher can monitor the progress of each student, because the curriculum is self-explanatory and automatic.
We include the Kodaly Rhythm Material with the Elementary Edition of our Rhythm Program and with the General Music Sets.