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Stomp, Clap, Create!

Get ready to make some music with everyday objects! In Hey You, Make That Sound!, Bethany Ellen shares creative ways to explore rhythm, movement, and sound using voices, body percussion, and everyday materials. Packed with practical ideas and activities, this resource encourages students to experiment, create, and make music together. You can find these resources by Bethany by viewing her content creator page on MusicplayOnline or in the Orff Style section. Click on the image below to learn more about this resource! 

Stamp, Clap, Clap

Bethany Ellen - Musicplay Online

Teaching Suggestions:

• Explore Body Percussion: Introduce the four basic movements: stamp, patsch, clap, and snap. The A section moves from low to high sounds and establishes the 3/4 meter.
• Add the Song: Say the movement words, add the actions, then sing the melody while performing the body percussion.
• Create a B Section: Invite students to create their own three-beat movement phrases. Repeat each phrase three times, keeping “stamp, clap, click” and “stomp! (here we go!)” as written.
• Try Movement Ideas: Clap and turn around, Jump and touch the ground, or Twist and give a click.
• Transfer to Instruments: Connect low-to-high body percussion with low-to-high non-pitched percussion. For example: stamp = low drums, patsch = small drums, clap = claves, snap = bells.
• Experiment & Reflect: Let students suggest different instrument combinations. Perform, listen, discuss what works, and revise.

Hey You, Make That Sound!

Available in print or download at the Musicplay Store!

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Wednesday Webinars

Teaching On the Spectrum

with Emily Head

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30 MST (60 Minutes)

A recorded version will be available if you are unable to watch live. 

About the Webinar:

How can I help my students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the music classroom? We will discuss helpful strategies to help you and your students have meaningful and enjoyable music experiences. Learning Objectives: Define ASD How to set up music space How to accommodate for sensory & communication needs How to adapt Musicplay resources for ASD students.

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Musicplay Team Updates:

We wanted to take the opportunity to share some updates from the team:

Content Updates:

• Notation and lyric slides and videos added to new musical Kick It 
• Echo sing videos added to Solfa Practice Level s,l,t,drmfsl
• Echo sing videos added to Solfa Practice Level s,l,t,drmfsltd’

Development Updates:

• New Drum Machine interactive
• New Staff Lesson bass resources
• Support for 2 beat rhythms in Word Rhythm Composition tool
• Added the ability to disable student codes 
• Navigation now remembers the last open state.
• Notifications can now be dismissed more easily