Singing for performance: syncopation in songs
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Why this why now
This unit introduces pupils to the term syncopation through adding syncopated rhythms to songs. Pupils learn how to feel the offbeats through movement and experience how straight rhythms and syncopated rhythms feel different. Syncopated rhythm patterns form an accompaniment to a range of songs.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that pulse is the steady heartbeat of the music and can perform as a group ensemble with a sound sense of pulse.
- Pupils know that rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences.
- Pupils understand how to build up texture in a class ensemble.
- Pupils can add both rhythmic and melodic ostinati to a song.
- Pupils can name and play a range of tuned percussion instruments.
- Pupils know and use strategies for effective group rehearsal.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit introduces pupils to the term syncopation through adding syncopated rhythms to songs. Pupils learn how to feel the offbeats through movement and experience how straight rhythms and syncopated rhythms feel different. Syncopated rhythm patterns form an accompaniment to a range of songs.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that pulse is the steady heartbeat of the music and can perform as a group ensemble with a sound sense of pulse.
- Pupils know that rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences.
- Pupils understand how to build up texture in a class ensemble.
- Pupils can add both rhythmic and melodic ostinati to a song.
- Pupils can name and play a range of tuned percussion instruments.
- Pupils know and use strategies for effective group rehearsal.
Singing for performance: syncopation in songs
This unit introduces pupils to the term syncopation through adding syncopated rhythms to songs. Pupils learn how to feel the offbeats through movement and experience how straight rhythms and syncopated rhythms feel different. Syncopated rhythm patterns form an accompaniment to a range of songs.
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