Teaching Resources

by Mark Burrows. 44 engaging hands-on activities and movement games that teach the elements of music through Music-Go-Rounds silicone manipulatives. 

Music-Go-Rounds: Using Manipulatives to Explore the Elements of Music by Mark Burrows. With expertise and humor, shows how to use MGRs to full advantage to teach all aspects of music. Plus 27 sets of MGRs to put to use in your current curriculum.

All you need to make full use of our silicone manipulatives, beginning with Mark Burrows' book Music-Go-Rounds: Using Manipulatives to Teach the Elements of Music.

Manipulatives are like “hands” for your brain: they help you “grasp,” understand, and remember concepts. Like building blocks, the elements of music can be combined in wondrous ways and Mark Burrows provides over 40 activities to help do just that!

Mark Burrows's fun game-oriented approach using MGR manipulatives makes concept “stick,” and empowers kids to combine the elements and compose their own music.

A World of Rhythms for Drums, Pitched Percussion and More  arr. by Mark Burrows