Composing and notating on rhythm grids
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compose and refine a rhythm composition using stick notation on a rhythm grid.
Key learning points
- Stick notation is one way of representing different rhythms on a rhythm grid.
- Effective compositions make use of simple, memorable ideas and repetition.
- Rhythms are built up of notes of differing durations.
Keywords
Stick notation - a way of writing rhythms down
Compose - to create a piece of music over time
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing
Beat - the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock
Duration - the length of a sound or silence
Common misconception
The more complicated rhythms we use when we compose, the better our music will sound.
Successful music is repetitive, playable and memorable!
Teacher tip
Take time teaching the children how to draw their notation so it is legible, even and spread out.
Equipment
Selection of untuned percussion instruments.
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