Playing Music with the Whole Body

This is a comprehensive book on Dalcroze eurhythmics and how it can be applied in music education. This book goes through the basic principles of the Dalcroze approach; how one can develop musicality and an ear for music, a feeling for rhythm and instrumental technique through bodily movements and the use of multiple senses. Contains exercises, methodology, planning of lessons, and tips for useful tools. In addition, there is a section on the child’s motor development and the relationship between rhythm, motor activity and playing a musical instrument.