Gesang, Rhythmen und Reime - German Chants, Rhythms and Rhymes for the German Classroom is a collection of purposeful chants and rhythms set to all types of music, both the traditional and the modern music of which present- day Germans are so fond. Because these chants are not actually sung, all students, even those who can't carry a tune, can participate. These chants are better described as being musically accompanied rhythmic recitations. Music and rhythm are very powerful tools for language