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EQUIPMENT

 

None

 

DESCRIPTION

 

Students stand for this activity and will need a little space.

 

Moving to a steady (4/4) rhythm, students tap each shoulder in turn with the opposite hand.  (Right hand to left shoulder - left hand to right shoulder - etc.)  This is repeated 3 times in all.  Then students complete the rhythm with three rapid claps.

 

ONE TWO THREE FOUR ONE TWO THREE-AND-FOUR

 

The sequence can be repeated.

 

BEFORE

 

It is helpful (but not essential) if students are familiar with "Crossovers"

 

AFTER

 

See also:

"Clap-partners"

"Cross-kicker"

"Crossover march"

"Double-cross"

"Ears and noses"

"Heads and Tums"

"Twos and threes"

 

 

LOGICAL

 

MUSICAL

 

 

INTRA-PERS.

 

PHYSICAL

 

 

LINGUISTIC

 

 

INTER-PERS.

 

 

NATURALIST

 

VISUAL