Recognize same and different rhythm patterns

Wayne Jefferson
wjefferson445161@aol.com
C.S.44 (Bronx, New York)

TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed:

Notation Software

Level:

Elementary

Class:

General Music

Equipment:

Computer-Music Ace Software

Duration:

35 Minutes

Prior Knowledge and Skills:

This is an introductory lesson in steady beat and rhythm patterns.

MENC Standards Addressed:

MENC 2: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
MENC 5: Reading and notating music.
MENC 6: Listening to, analyzing and describing music.

Materials:

Keyboard-computer-projector-Music Ace (software)

Objectives:

Students will successfully perform rhythm patterns and recognize same and different rhythm patterns.

Procedures:

 

1. Explain and demonstrate a rhythm pattern using body parts (Hand clap-Foot stomp-Finger snap)-5 minutes
2. Use call and response to demonstrate rhythm patterns – 5 minutes
3. Students will create a rhythm pattern for the entire class to echo-5 minutes
4. Teacher will demonstrate two rhythm patterns using a different source-2 minutes (Are the two rhythm patterns the same or different)
5. Students will create two different patterns/class will echo – 5 minutes
6. Teacher will create a rhythm on two different objects.-2 minutes
7. Using prepared rhythm patterns, teacher will model reading each pattern- 5 minutes
8. Have students participate with Music Ace software as a review – 5 minutes

Evaluation:

Students will be able to recognize and demonstrate same and different rhythms

Follow Up:

Use the steps under procedures to help students transfer what the have learned to instruments.This lesson could also be done with pre-recorded music.

Items to Purchase:

Music Ace (Software) Computer-Projector