Combining rhythm and timbre
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can rehearse a rhythm and can choose an instrument, based on its timbre, to perform it on.
Key learning points
- When we chant an animal description we are chanting in a rhythm.
- We can rehearse rhythms to improve and prepare for performance.
- An instrument might be chosen to represent an animal based on its timbre.
- There is no right and wrong when choosing instruments to represent an animal.
Keywords
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds that we play and sing
Rehearse - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
Timbre - a description of the sound or tone of an instrument
Common misconception
Instruments can only create one sound or represent one animal.
There is no right or wrong when choosing instruments for their timbre.
Teacher tip
Create your selection of instruments for today's lessons based on those that the pupils will find easier to play clear rhythms on e.g. an egg shaker instead of an ocean drum may be one substitution.
Equipment
A variety of classroom percussion. A box with a lid that can fit multiple instruments inside.
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