a visual grid system to represent and perform rhythmic patterns

a part of a word pronounced as one unit of sound, for example ‘syll’ in ‘syllable’

a repeating musical pattern which can be rhythmic or melodic

the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing

Check - Tapping Head Video

British English CC

Check - Tapping Head Audio

Task A - Backing Track Audio 70bpm

Task A - Audio a

Task A - Audio b

Task A - Audio c

Task A - Audio d

Task A - Audio e

Task A - Audio f

Check - Rhythm Cycle Video

One sound on every beat

Two sounds on every beat

Check - Rhythm Grids Audio

Takadimi Takadimi Takadimi Takadimi Audio

Check - Backing Track Audio

Rhythm Example Audio 1

Rhythm Example Audio 2

Rhythm Example Audio 3

Aisha and Sam's rhythm - Takadimi Ta-di Ta-di Ta (Clave)

Aisha and Sam's rhythm - Takadimi Ta-di Ta-di Ta (Clave + Voice)

Task B - Backing Track Audio 70bpm

Echo body percussion patterns

Rhythm grids and the subdivision of the beat

Music

Rhythm grids as a form of notation

Rhythm and beat on rhythm grids

Decoding more complex rhythm grids

Reading stick notation on rhythm grids

Composing and notating on rhythm grids

This unit explores composing rhythmic patterns through the use of rhythm grids. Pupils are inspired by exciting percussive performances and work in groups to create and perform their own challenging rhythmic patterns.

Compose and Create: notating and performing using rhythm grids

True or false? The pulse and beat set the tempo. If there are fast notes in the rhythm it doesn't mean the tempo is fast.

a visual grid system to represent and perform melodies

the regular, steady heartbeat of the music

the playing or showing of the steady pulse like the ticking of a clock

the speed of the music - how fast or slow the music is played

Match the music element to its definition.

When we put together many different layers of sound, we create a thicker {{}}.

How does having a good sense of pulse help our ensemble playing?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet