Year 7

How can we successfully create rhythmic music without instruments?

Year 7

How can we successfully create rhythmic music without instruments?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will recap basic rhythm notation and a 4/4 time signature. We will compose a body percussion piece which includes an intro, body groove, vocal groove and outro.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is body percussion?
Hitting your body as hard as you can
Playing percussion instruments with your hands
Correct answer: Using the body to produce various sounds
Q2.
Where is Anna Meredith from?
England
Correct answer: Scotland
Wales
Q3.
In which musical period was the composition "Hands Free" written?
Classical
Correct answer: Contemporary
Romantic
Q4.
Which two of the following are body percussion techniques?
Correct answer: Finger clicks
Playing the drums
Correct answer: Vocal sounds
Q5.
How many sections are there in binary form?
1
Correct answer: 2
3
Q6.
How many sections are there in ternary form?
1
2
Correct answer: 3

5 Questions

Q1.
How much is a crotchet beat worth?
Correct answer: 1 beat
1/2 beat
2 beats
Q2.
How much is a quaver beat worth?
1 beat
Correct answer: 1/2 beat
2 beats
Q3.
How many beats in a bar are there in a time signature of 4/4?
3
Correct answer: 4
5
Q4.
What is an ostinato?
A pattern that doesn't repeat
Correct answer: A pattern that repeats
A pattern that you only hear once
Q5.
What are the 3 main parts of a drum kit?
Bass, ride cymbal, snare
Correct answer: Bass, snare, hi-hat
Toms, crash, bass