Rhythm and beat on rhythm grids
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read and perform Ta and Ta-di rhythms using a rhythm grid.
Key learning points
- A rhythm grid is a visual grid system to represent and perform rhythmic patterns.
- Rhythm grids can be displayed in many ways, you just need to know the code in order to be able to play them.
- Visual symbols such as colours, shapes or numbers can represent musical information.
- To play together in an ensemble, you need to have a good sense of pulse, to know when it is your turn to play.
Keywords
Rhythm grid - a visual grid system to represent and perform rhythmic patterns
Pulse - the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
Beat - the playing or showing of the steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing
Notation - a way of writing music down
Common misconception
Rhythm and pulse are the same.
Pulse is the regular, steady heartbeat of the music as opposed to rhythm which is the pattern of sounds that we play and sing.
Teacher tip
Performing rhythms accurately together as a class ensemble takes time and requires practise. Don’t be afraid to repeat an exercise two or three times to allow children to improve their reading of notation and playing together.
Equipment
Selection of unpitched percussion. This is not essential
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