Reading and playing using simplified notation
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read and play rhythms and melodies using simplified notation, keeping a steady pulse.
Key learning points
- Keeping a steady beat as we sing or play music helps us keep in time when we perform with others.
- We can create rhythms using our understanding of syllables.
- Stick notation helps us to read and play rhythms.
- We can read and play melodies using stick notation with note names.
Keywords
Beat - the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds that we play and sing
Syllable - a part of a word
Stick notation - a way of writing rhythms down
Call and response - a question and answer musical structure
Common misconception
Music is always notated on a musical stave.
There are many different ways to notate music. Stick notation, for example, is a quick way to notate simple rhythms and melodies.
Teacher tip
We will use the notes C, G, E, and A on pitched percussion instruments. It is helpful to remove the bars that are not needed, or label these notes if your instruments do not have removeable bars.
Equipment
Pitched percussion instruments and beaters, a selection of unpitched percussion instruments such as claves.
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