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In this lesson, we will learn about syncopation. We will learn a new song and perform syncopated rhythms. The lesson finishes with a quiz to test our knowledge.
In this lesson, we will review syncopation. We will learn some syncopated rhythms and layer them to create a three part texture. We will also review the song we learnt in lesson one.
In this lesson, we will learn to read syncopated rhythms using grid and musical notation. We will create 3 body percussion patterns. We will finish by performing them together.
In this lesson, we will use body percussion in a sequence. We will then compose our own syncopated rhythm. We will finish by performing the rhythm through in a performance.
In this lesson, we will learn to layer syncopated rhythms. We will also look at Samba music and how syncopated rhythms feature in this style of music and even learn some Samba grooves!
In this lesson, we will revisit the songs we have learnt in this unit. We will compose our own syncopated Samba break to add to the Samba performance. The lesson will finish with a final unit quiz to see what we have learnt.
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