Contact Us -

Do not hesitate to contact Roots of Rhythm with any questions or inquiries about the curriculum:

Roots of Rhythm Director: Craig Woodson, Ph.D.
e-mail: woodsonphd@gmail.com
Tel: 440-725-8767

Roots of Rhythm – Volume I – Ten percussion instruments, two each from Africa, Asia, Middle East, Europe and the Americas

Roots of Rhythm – Volume II – Six percussion instruments that show how Vol. I instruments expanded in today’s world

Audio Content – authentic recordings and play-along exercises that accompany Volumes I and II

FunSheets – student activities including puzzles, drawing, composing, fact vs. fiction, instrument making

Classroom Connections – how RoR connects to national education standards

Recommended Reading – K – 12^th grade books related to RoR instruments

Teacher Training Manual – step-by-step instructions on how to use the RoR curriculum

Instrument Making – instructions on how to make ten RoR instruments with simple tools and materials

Notation Paper – simple box system for students to using in composing rhythms

Sample Syllabi – examples of how teachers can integrate RoR in the K-12 classroom