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Bilateral coordination, also known as bilateral integration, is the ability to use both sides of the body in a coordinated movement. It includes symmetrical movements, where both sides of the body do the same action simultaneously, reciprocal movements, where movements are rhythmically repeated with one side of the body and then another, and movements that require a leading and supporting hand. Interhemispheric interaction is the coordination of both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. While the right side of the brain manages attention, processing of visual shapes and patterns, emotions, and implied meanings, the left side is responsible for logical functions. A proper balance and efficient exchange between the right and left sides of our brains allows us to perform maximally in our multifunctional world. A lack of proper interhemispheric interaction can result in difficulties in the: writing and speaking & handwriting practice development spatial orientation remembering and recalling information performing tasks that require both hands (putting on clothes for example) speech and motor planning disorders mathematical and counting skills solving spatial problems balance and orientation life activities requiring the use of both hands brain challenges as a dysgraphia tool for kids Many gross and fine motor everyday activities require good bilateral coordination – from dancing and sports to using utensils and drawing. There is a correlation between bilateral motor skills and academic success. The coordination exercises may stimulate thinking and paying attention. The tracing exercises in this album can be used to strengthen neural connections to ensure that both the left and right sides of the brain are appropriately coordinated. These kinesiological exercises are based on three basic principles of strengthening interhemispheric connections: Diversity, when the brain actively develops when we perform unusual activities Simultaneity of action, when both hemispheres participate in the process Working with both hands strengthens neural connections and creates new ones. Healthy interhemispheric connections ensure the proper development of a child’s intellect, memory, attention, speech, imagination, thinking, and perception. These exercises work, regardless of which hand is dominant, to develop a sense of symmetry, reduce anxiety, and speed up correcting language and speech dysfunction. The tracing exercises can benefit: This e-book includes 6 types of exercises. Most of them can be done initially by tracing the finger and then with pencils or markers. It is not necessary to do these exercises consecutively. You can do the exercises randomly, but I recommend repeating each exercise several times. The tracing exercises in this e-book were designed for individuals from age 5 to adults. As you progress through the e-book, the exercises become more difficult, challenging the brain even further and producing even more benefits.

Bilateral coordination, also known as bilateral integration, is the ability to use both sides of the body in a coordinated movement. It includes symmetrical movements, where both sides of the body do the same action simultaneously, reciprocal movements, where movements are rhythmically repeated with one side of the body and then another, and movements that require a leading and supporting hand. Interhemispheric interaction is the coordination of both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. While the right side of the brain manages attention, processing of visual shapes and patterns, emotions, and implied meanings, the left side is responsible for logical functions. A proper balance and efficient exchange between the right and left sides of our brains allows us to perform maximally in our multifunctional world. A lack of proper interhemispheric interaction can result in difficulties in the: writing and speaking & handwriting practice development spatial orientation remembering and recalling information performing tasks that require both hands (putting on clothes for example) speech and motor planning disorders mathematical and counting skills solving spatial problems balance and orientation life activities requiring the use of both hands brain challenges as a dysgraphia tool for kids Many gross and fine motor everyday activities require good bilateral coordination – from dancing and sports to using utensils and drawing. There is a correlation between bilateral motor skills and academic success. The coordination exercises may stimulate thinking and paying attention. The tracing exercises in this album can be used to strengthen neural connections to ensure that both the left and right sides of the brain are appropriately coordinated. These kinesiological exercises are based on three basic principles of strengthening interhemispheric connections: Diversity, when the brain actively develops when we perform unusual activities Simultaneity of action, when both hemispheres participate in the process Working with both hands strengthens neural connections and creates new ones. Healthy interhemispheric connections ensure the proper development of a child’s intellect, memory, attention, speech, imagination, thinking, and perception. These exercises work, regardless of which hand is dominant, to develop a sense of symmetry, reduce anxiety, and speed up correcting language and speech dysfunction. This e-book includes 6 types of exercises. Most of them can be done initially by tracing the finger and then with pencils or markers. It is not necessary to do these exercises consecutively. You can do the exercises randomly, but I recommend repeating each exercise several times. The tracing exercises in this e-book were designed for individuals from age 5 to adults. As you progress through the e-book, the exercises become more difficult, challenging the brain even further and producing even more benefits.

There are 5 games in this e-book that help your children or students learn and remember musical notes, their location on the staff and on the keyboard. You have to cut and assemble them yourself. Game #1 - Do-Re-Mi Dominos. Note names and symbols are taught by the correspondence between the notes (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, etc.) and their location on the musical staff. Game #2 - CDEF Note Game teaches the correspondence between note letter notations (C, D, F, G etc.) and their locations on the musical staff. Game #3 - Find a Pair Card Game. There are two sets of cards, one with note staff location and the other with note keyboard location. Cards need to be matched appropriately. The correct choice can be confirmed with the note name, which is on the reverse of all cards. Game #4 - Treble Clef Dominos teaches the correspondence between Treble clef notes and their place on the keyboard. Game #5 - Bass Clef Dominos teaches the correspondence between Bass clef notes and their place on the keyboard. Cut out the cards for each game from the e-book, and play individually or in pairs. Dominos rules: Play this game alone or with others. Lay out dominoes face down, and shuffle. Each player takes 7 dominoes. Player 1 lays down any domino. Next to it, Player 2 lays a domino which is its counterpart. Make sure the two joined dominoes represent the same musical note. If you do not have a domino to match, pick one from the pile. Whoever plays all dominoes first wins. Game also ends when there are no more possibilities. When playing alone, try to connect all dominoes. These games are ideal for use at a music school or as a home activity.

In this songbook, we’ve gathered a collection of English-language romantic songs and ballads from various countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, the USA, and Australia. The book features 62 songs, all of which can be played on any keyboard instrument with 13 or more notes. Versatility Across Instruments These songs can be played on various keyboard instruments such as the piano and melodica, as well as non-keyboard instruments like the xylophone or kalimba, provided they have sufficient notes. Beginner-Friendly Notation While all the melodies are written in traditional musical notation, this book is also beginner-friendly. For those who aren’t yet comfortable reading sheet music, we’ve included corresponding letter inside each note. The letters used in this book follow the common musical notation system, ranging from C to B for each octave. QR Code Resources Each song has 2 QR codes coming with it. The QR code with rounded corners leads to the song played on a tongue drum. The square QR code leads to Youtube. Scan this code to hear the song played by professionals. While these recordings may not exactly match the versions notated in this book, they serve as useful guides for understanding the melody and rhythm. Song Variations This songbook contains 52 unique songs. Additionally, 10 songs are presented in two variations, differing in pitch, note lengths, or the number of notes, giving you even more options to explore. We hope you enjoy the timeless charm of these traditional romantic songs and ballads. Whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced, this collection offers a quick and enjoyable path to learning and playing these beautiful melodies. Contents Annie Laurie Au Clair de la Lune Aura Lee Beautiful Brown Eyes Bella Ciao Blood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Brennan on the Moor Bridal Chorus Bury Me Noton the Lone Prairie Butcher Boy Cliffs of Doneen Come Back, Liza Cotton Eyed Joe Down by the Salley Gardens Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Hi’ilawe House of the Rising Sun I Gave My Love a Cherry Isn’t It Grand, Boys? Italian Waltz James Connoly Lavender’s Blue Long, Long Ago Man of Constant Sorrow Molly Malone My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean My Home’s in Montana My Singing Bird My Wild Irish Rose Old Folks at Home The Red River Valley Scarborough Fair She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Skibbereen Spancil Hill Sweet Betsy from Pike The Banks of Claudy The Boys of Fairhill The Curragh of Kildare The Irish Rover The Kerry Recruit The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen The Rocks of Bawn The Snowy-Breasted Pearl The Spanish Lady Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Vive L’Amour Wanderin’ Weile Walia Wildwood Flower

If you have a 13-note tongue drum but are unsure of its tuning, it is likely in C major. To confirm, compare its notes with the chart in the introduction. C major is the most common and popular tuning for tongue drums, and our book is perfectly suited for drums in this key. The notes are typically G (5), A (6), B (7), C (1), D (2), E (3), F (4), G (5), A (6), B (7), C (1), D (2), E (3). In this songbook, we’ve compiled a collection of traditional English-language songs and ballads from various countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, the USA, and Australia. The book features 77 songs, all of which can be played on any C-major tongue drum with 13 or more keys. Most of the songs can also be played on an 11-key tongue drum. All melodies are written in traditional musical notation, but this book is beginner-friendly as well. For those unfamiliar with reading sheet music, we’ve added corresponding numbers above each note. The numbering system in this book uses the common diatonic scale, with numbers ranging from 1 to 7 to represent the notes of each octave. Each page includes QR codes that link to recordings of the songs. While these recordings may not exactly match the traditional versions notated in this book, they serve as useful guides for understanding the melodies and rhythms. Contents Alabama Gal Annie Laurie Aura Lee Barbara Polka Bayou Sara Beautiful Brown Eyes Bella Ciao Big Rock Candy Mountains Blood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Brennan on the Moor Bridal Chorus Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie Butcher Boy Cliffs of Doneen Come Back Liza Cotton Eyed Joe Daddy Fox Down by the Salley Gardens Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Drunken Sailor Fire In the Mountains For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow Get Along Little Doggies Henry My Son Hi’ilawe Hopping Dance Isn’t It Grand, Boys? Italian Waltz James Connoly Land of the Silver Birch Largo from New World Symphony by Dvorak Lavender’s Blue Long, Long Ago Man of Constant Sorrow Molly Malone My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean My Home’s in Montana My Paddle My Singing Bird My Wild Irish Rose O Christmas Tree Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be Oh How Lovely the Evening Is Old Folks at Home Old Jim Slack Grey Horse Peace Round Pigeon on the Gate Scarborough Fair She Wore a Yellow Ribbon She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain Skibbereen Spancil Hill Sweet Betsy From Pike The Banks of Claudy The Bonny Boy The Boys of Fairhill The Curragh of Kildare The Galway Races The Irish Rover The Kerry Recruit The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen The Rocks of Bawn The Snowy-Breasted Pearl The Spanish Lady Three Score and Ten Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra Town of Ballybay Trees Grow Tall Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Vive L’Amour Waltzing Matilda Wanderin’ Weile Walia Wildwood Flower Wreck of Old ‘97

Tongue drums are incredibly versatile instruments and can be crafted with various note arrangements. This book is specifically designed for the most popular and widely used models. Why C Major? If you have an 11-note tongue drum and are unsure of its tuning, it’s likely in C major. To confirm, check the chart in the introduction to match your drum’s notes. C major is the most common and widely favored tuning for tongue drums, making this songbook a perfect fit for instruments in this key. The typical notes for a 13-note C-major tongue drum are: G (5), A (6), B (7), C (1), D (2), E (3), F (4), G (5), A (6), B (7), C (1) About the Songbook This collection features 58 traditional English-language songs and ballads from regions including England, Ireland, Scotland, the United States, and Australia. Every song is arranged to be played on a C-major tongue drum with 11 or more keys. All melodies are presented in traditional sheet music, but the book is equally suitable for beginners. For those unfamiliar with reading standard notation, a helpful numbering system is included above each note. QR Code Recordings Each song page includes two QR codes that provide additional resources: One QR code links to a recording of the song played on a tongue drum. The other QR code connects to a YouTube video featuring a professional performance of the song. These recordings, while not exact replicas of the versions in this book, are valuable tools for understanding the melodies and rhythms. With this songbook, you can explore 58 timeless tunes and unlock the creative potential of your tongue drum, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Contents A Beautiful Life Aura Lee Bayou Sara Beautiful Brown Eyes Big Rock Candy Mountains Botany Bay Bound for South Australia Brennan on the Moor Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie Cliffs of Doneen Down by the Salley Gardens Down the Road Drink to Me With Thine Eyes Drunken Sailor East Virginia Blues For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow Get Along Little Doggies Hopping Dance James Connoly Land of the Silver Birch Lavender’s Blue Leaving of Liverpool Little Bessie Man Of Constant Sorrow Mary, Did You Know My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean My Home’s In Montana My Paddle My Singing Bird My Wild Irish Rose New River Train Oh DearWhat Can The Matter Be Oh How Lovely The Evening Is Old Folks At Home Old Jim Slack Grey Horse Peace Like a River Salty Dog Blues Scarborough Fair She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain Shenandoah Skibbereen Spancil Hill Sweet Betsy From Pike The Galway Races The Irish Rover The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen The Rocks of Bawn Three Score and Ten Tom Dooley Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra Trees Grow Tall Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Vive L’Amour Wanderin’ Wellerman Wildwood Flower Wreck of Old 97

Designed for Adult Players Standard 8-note tongue drums are often considered simple instruments, and most songbooks offer limited material for adult players. In response to popular demand, this collection features 57 carefully chosen traditional folk songs and romantic ballads, covering a variety of moods and themes. Each piece is arranged to fit within the 8-note C-major scale, making it accessible for smaller tongue drums while remaining enjoyable for adult musicians. Additionally, all songs in this book can also be played on 11-note, 13-note, or 15-note tongue drums. The repertoire includes beloved tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland, the United States, and Australia, offering a rich and diverse selection for players of all levels. Learn to Play with Ease Playing by Numbers This book uses a diatonic scale numbering system, where each note is represented by a number from 1 to 7. Dots above the numbers indicate whether a note belongs to a higher octave. The number of notes on your drum determines the range of songs you can play. Enhance Your Learning with QR Codes Each song page includes two QR codes for additional resources: Audio Recording – Hear the song played on a tongue drum. YouTube Video – Watch a professional performance of the piece. These recordings aren’t exact replicas of the book’s arrangements but serve as helpful tools to better understand melodies and rhythms. Start Your Journey Today With this songbook, you can explore 57 classic tunes and unlock new possibilities on your tongue drum—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Song List Alabama Gal Bayou Sara Beautiful Brown Eyes Big Rock Candy Mountains Blood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Butcher Boy Butcher Boy - Alternative Version Come Back Liza Daddy Fox Down by the Salley Gardens Drink to me with thine eyes Drunken Sailor East Virginia Blues Fire in the Mountains For He Is A Jolly Good Fellow Get Along, Little Dogies Henry My Son Hi’ilawe Hopping Dance Isn’t It Grand, Boys Isn’t It Grand, Boys - Alternative Version Italian Waltz James Connoly Land of the Silver Birch Lavender’s Blue Little Bessie Man Of Constant Sorrow Marianne Molly Malone My Home’s In Montana My Paddle My Wild Irish Rose New River Train Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be Oh How The Lovely The Evening Is Old Jim Slack’s Grey Horse Peace Like a River Peace Round Salty Dog Blues She Wore A Yellow Ribbon Shenandoah Skibbereen Sweet Betsy From Pike The Boys of Fairhill The Kerry Recruit The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen Three Score and Ten Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra Town of Ballybay Trees Grow Tall Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Wanderin Weile Walia Weile Walia Alt Whiskey in a Jar

Simple Sheet Music - Just Follow the Circles! This book includes 53 popular, rhythmic, and easy-to-play folk songs and melodies from all over the world. Through music, we are brought together, and we can gain a better understanding of people from all corners of the Earth. We recommended scanning the QR code on each page and listening to the melody and rhythm before playing. This is the most natural method to learn music. You do not need to have any musical experience or be able to read music using this book. Our circles do not show the pitch and duration of notes and rhythmic patterns. All melodies were simplified for a one-octave Otamatone. The Otamatone is an electronic musical device that operates on batteries. Its name blends the Japanese “otamajakushi” (which means “tadpole” or “ladle”) with “tone,” reflecting both its appearance and the sounds it produces. Though originally made as a toy, it has gained popularity among musicians as a playful yet expressive instrument. List of Songs North America Alice the Camel Ani Couni Chaouani Aura Lee Bim Bum Biddy Buckeye Jim Jacob’s Ladder Li’l Liza Jane Kum-Ba-Yah Michel Row Your Boat Over the River Peace Like a River Latin America Brinca la Tablita Cucaracha DoDo Petit PoPo Tingalayo Cumpleanos Feliz Lost my Gold Ring Los Pollitos Dicen Africa Banuwa Che Che Koolay Do-Do-Ki-Do Funga Alafia Kanzenzenze Labe-igi-Orombo Obwisana Sansa Kroma Shosholoza Welcome Song Europe Five Little Ducks Five Little Monkeys Hush Little Baby Old Mother Hubbard This Old Man See-Saw Margery Daw Buenos Dias Donde estan las Llaves Au Clair de la Lune Pirouette Cacahuete Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) Un Petit Cochon Vous Diraije Maman (Twinkle Little Star) Giro-Giro-Tondo Oh Che Bel Castello Mein Hut (My Hat) Asia Kalinka Kum Bachur Atzel Anile, Anile Gayatri Mantra Maha Mrityundjaya Mantra Zhao Peng You Hotaru Koi Australia & Oceania Epo-i-Tai-Tai-e Kangaroo, Skippy Roo

D-major tongue drums are among the most popular types of tongue drums. However, finding sheet music or songbooks specifically adapted for this scale can be a challenge. In response to popular demand, we have carefully selected and transposed 47 songs to fit the D-major key, making it easier for players to enjoy a variety of melodies. This collection includes 33 well-known and simple children’s songs, perfect for beginners, along with 14 romantic songs, ballads and hymns suited for an adult audience. Each piece is adapted to be played on tongue drums tuned to the D-major scale. Playable on Different Drum Sizes The arrangements in this book are designed to accommodate various D-major tongue drums: A 15-note D-major tongue drum (the most common model) allows you to play all 47 songs. A 13-note D-major tongue drum can also play the full selection. A 11-note tongue drum enables you to play 28 songs. A 8-note tongue drum fits 21 of the songs in this book. Playing by Numbers For tongue drums with numbered notation, the numbers 1 to 7 represent the notes of the major scale. Dots above or below the numbers indicate higher or lower octaves, respectively. Enhance Your Learning with QR Codes To help you master each song, we’ve included two QR codes on every song page: Audio Recordings: Scan the QR codes with rounded corners to hear the song played on a D-major tongue drum, following the exact notation from the book. YouTube Videos: Scan the black square QR codes to watch professional performances of the songs. These versions may vary slightly from the book’s arrangements but serve as excellent references for rhythm and melody. List of Songs CHILDREN’S SONGS Alabama Gal Alouette Chook Chook Closet Key Come Back Home, My Little Chicks Dear Liza Farmer in the Dell Fee Fi Foe Fum Frog in the Meadow Georgie Porgie Going Over the Sea Green Grass Grows All Around Here We Go, Gathering Nuts in May I Had a Little Nut Tree I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly I’m a Nut Lazy Mary Little Bells of Westminster Little Polly Flinders Little Sally Water Nobody Loves Me Oh We Can Play on the Big Bass Drum Old King Cole Peanut Butter Peter Piper See-Saw Margery Daw Starlight, Starbright Taps (Butterfield’s Lullaby) There Was a Princess Three Little Kittens Tom Tom the Piper Son Turn Again Whittington We are dancing (Wolf) ADULT SONGS Brennan on the Moor Cindy Cotton Eyed Joe Do Lord Down the Road Little Mohee Peace Like a River The Galway Shawl Tom Dooley Waltzing Matilda Weile Walia Whisky in a Jar Wild Colonial Boy Wild Rover

The Otamatone: A Fun and Unique Electronic Instrument The Otamatone is an electronic instrument that requires a battery to operate. The word “Otamatone” combines the Japanese “otamajakushi” (meaning “ladle” or “tadpole”) and “tone,” referencing the instrument’s shape and sound. Originally designed as a toy, it has evolved into an instrument that even musicians can enjoy. How to Play Slide the rear volume switch to the right and set the volume to a medium level. Press the black part of the stem with your fingertips to produce sound. One of the Otamatone’s most charming features is its fun, squishy face! While pressing the stem, squeeze both sides of its face to open its mouth - this alters the sound, creating a “wow” effect similar to human vocals. Tuning Your Otamatone “Deluxe Models”: Typically start at C and go up to G-sharp (spanning one and a half octaves), though some versions start at different notes, like F to A. Check your instruction manual for details. “Standard Models”: Cover a single octave from C to C. Because of their smaller size, you don’t need to slide your finger far to reach the next note. Use the “octave switch” on the back to shift to a higher or lower range. “Digital Models”: Feature piano-like keys on the stem, while standard and deluxe versions have a smooth, touch-sensitive bar. List of Songs A Hunting We Will Go A Sailor Went to Sea Acka Backa Amazing Grace Alphabet Song Are You Sleeping? Baa Baa Black Sheep Baby Bumble Bee Bell Horses Bim Bum Biddy Bobby Shafto Brahms Lullaby Chumbara Cobbler, Mend My Shoe Cock-a-Doodle Doo Cotton Eyed Joe Ding Dong DiggiDiggiDong Do You Know the Muffin Man? Doctor Foster Doggie Doggie Fiddle-Dee-Dee Five Little Ducks Five Little Monkeys Frog in the Meadow Happy Birthday Here We Go Looby Loo Hot Cross Buns Humpty Dumpty I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas I Love Little Kitty It’s Raining Itsy Bitsy Spider Jack and Jill Jingle Bells Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Kookaburra La Cucaracha Lavender’s Blue Li’l Liza Jane Little Jack Horner London Bridge Long-legged Sailor Mary Had a Little Lamb Michael, Row the Boat Ashore Miss Mary Mack My Hat Ninety-Nine Bottles Ode to Joy Oh Susannah Oh We Can Play on the Big Bass Drum Old Bald Eagle Old Blue Old McDonald Old Mother Hubbard One, Two, Three, Four Peace Like a River Rain, Rain, Go Away Ring Around the Rosie Row Row Your Boat Rub-a-Dub-Dub See-Saw Margery Daw Ten in the Bed Ten Little Fingers The Baker The Bear Went Over the Mountain The Bee and the Pup The Big Sheep The First Noel The Mulberry Bush The Wheels on the Bus This Old Man Tinga Layo To Market, To Market Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star We Wish You a Merry Christmas When the Saints Go Marchin In Wishy Washy Wee Yankee Doodle