Keeping a steady beat as we move, sing and play
I can move to the beat of the music and know when it is my turn to sing, move and respond in time.
Keeping a steady beat as we move, sing and play
I can move to the beat of the music and know when it is my turn to sing, move and respond in time.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can use movements, body percussion and instruments to help us feel the pulse and hear the beat.
- When we keep a steady beat we are able to sing our responses and join in with musical games at the correct moment.
- We understand the structure of our songs and know when it is our turn to sing and play.
Keywords
Beat - the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock
Pulse - the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
Structure - the way the music is organised
Common misconception
Beat and rhythm are interchangeable terminology.
The beat is the consistent audible sound of the underlying pulse. Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences which can be a combination of sounds of any duration.
Equipment
ball, drum, class set of percussion instruments that can keep a clean beat e.g. claves
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
create high and low sounds with our voice
speaking in time to a pulse
Exit quiz
4 Questions
