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