These bright, easy-to-use posters are designed to help students see, feel, and talk about the difference between simple and compound time — using language that actually sticks.

Do you prefer describing the beat as Jogging and Galloping?
Or do your students respond better to Pineapple and Cherry?

Whichever language you use, these posters support consistent vocabulary and clear visual cues, helping students internalise the feel of different metres without over-explaining or over-complicating.

Simply print the posters (colour is recommended for maximum impact), laminate them, and display them on your classroom wall. They add a pop of colour while quietly reinforcing key concepts every lesson — perfect for incidental learning during singing, movement, percussion work, or listening activities.

These posters work beautifully as:

• A visual reminder during movement and beat activities

• A reference point when introducing or revising metre

• A support for students who learn best through visuals and language cues

• A quick prompt during discussion, composition, or improvisation tasks

Clear, friendly, and flexible, these posters fit seamlessly into a Kodály-informed classroom and complement a wide range of teaching styles and programs.

Print them once, use them every year, and let the language of simple and compound time become part of your students’ everyday musical thinking.

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