PUBLISHED IN APRIL 2005

Jabulani!
Ideas for making music

Carol Shephard and
Bobbie Stormont

Illustrations by Kate Sheppard

128pp; 246 x 189mm
1 903458 51 X
paperback; £14.99

Jabulani! Ideas for making music

Jabulani! has all the tools you need to enjoy creating music - without having to read music or follow a song-sheet. Find your voice with chants and raps, write your own songs, and celebrate rhythm with marching, finger clicks, clapping and rumble games. The activities are suitable for all ages and abilities, including those with special needs.

This user-friendly guide and CD includes;

  • instructions for making drums, shakers and other instruments from scrap materials;
  • how to organise and lead a music session; activities, case studies, useful tips and techniques;
  • ideas for using music with story-telling, drama and sports.

From the Buyers' Guide in Junior Education, Oct. 2005

'In this book and accompanying CD, readers are given inspirational ideas for making music in any situation and for all ages and abilities. There is a section on the making of percussive instrument, which enhances the rhythmic activities that follow. The emphasis of the book is on rhythm, but there is a wonderful section on the creative use of voice in chants and songs. I would recommend this book to everyone even remotely involved with music or children, as it provides readers with exciting lessons and activities to enhance the music curriculum. A real must-have!'
Leslie-Anne Hall, specialist in primary school music

'The authors clearly have huge practical experience in this kind of creative musical activity and know exactly what works and where potential pitfalls may lie. Here everything is laid out methodically and concisely to give confidence to those who use the book and to ensure the experience is always a productive one and good fun.'
Andrew Parrott, Conductor

From the Foreword by Annie Davy, Head of Early Years and Childcare, Oxfordshire County Council:

Music lifts the spirit, makes connections and creates atmosphere. Music can help people to express feelings, either in playing or in listening. Music can tell us of love and sadness, laughter and celebration. It is a universal language that can teach us about other peoples and places.

Many adults I meet have never learned an instrument and many do not have the confidence to sing. For many this is a lifelong regret - but it need not be so, and this book shows us why. It can be used by the complete beginner, but will also be useful to experienced teachers and facilitators.

Whether you are a teacher, playworker, youthworker or work with adults, parents or even very young children, you will find simple ideas for making music accessible and fun for all. No instruments? No problem. The first sections give you ideas on making your own - including finding your voice. No musical self-confidence? No worries - the practical guidance and the accompanying CD will give you all the support you need. Looking for new inspirations? The authors, Carol and Bobbie, have plenty to offer.

Whatever your age, occupation or ability, if you are working in groups the musical activities suggested here offer you a new dimension to explore and enjoy together.

Annie Davy
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