Lesson 1 of 13
Lesson 1 of 13
Why are pulse and rhythm so important?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will introduce rhythm notation, including crotchets, quavers and their equivalent rests. We will explore how to perform and build rhythms before performing and composing your own rhythm grids.
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9 Questions
Q1.What is a pulse?
What is a pulse?
A loud beat
An irregular beat
Q2.What is a rhythm?
What is a rhythm?
A pattern of irregular beats
A pattern of sounds of the same length
Q3.How many beats is a crotchet worth?
How many beats is a crotchet worth?
1/2 beat
2 beats
Q4.How many beats is a quaver worth
How many beats is a quaver worth
1 beat
2 beats
Q5.How many beats is a crotchet rest worth?
How many beats is a crotchet rest worth?
1/2 beat
2 beats
Q6.How many beats is a quaver rest worth?
How many beats is a quaver rest worth?
1 beat
2 beats
Q7.What are the performers playing the drum sticks doing?
What are the performers playing the drum sticks doing?
Playing a rhythm
Watching the other performers
Q8.What are the performers on the barrels doing?
What are the performers on the barrels doing?
Keeping the pulse
Playing repeated crotchets
Q9.What is the name for two or more rhythms being played the same time?
What is the name for two or more rhythms being played the same time?
Duet
Unison