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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 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.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is syncopation?
A made up pattern on the spot
A musical conversation where one phrase (call) is answered by another
Correct answer: Rhythm patterns where stressed notes are placed off the beat
The heartbeat of the music
Q2.
What song did we learn today?
A Keelie
Goodbye
Star
Correct answer: Take time in life
Q3.
What type of rhythm was in the song 'Take time in life'?
call and response
Crotchet repeated rhythm
repeated
Correct answer: syncopated rhythm
Q4.
Which game featured syncopation?
Correct answer: On and off beat game
Plug the gap
Snap
Switch
Q5.
What did you enjoy most in this lesson?
Don't clap this back
Correct answer: HELLO
On and off beat game
Take Time In Life song
Watching the performance videos