Exploring Rhythm and Beat Patterns

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Year 4 Music - Lesson 2 of 3 Building steady beat skills Learning rhythmic notation

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Learning Intention

Understand rhythm and steady beat Explore rhythmic patterns through body percussion Learn simple musical notation Create our own rhythm patterns

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Success Criteria

I can clap a steady beat I can perform rhythmic patterns using body percussion I can read and create simple rhythm notation I can work with a partner to practice rhythms

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Warm-up: Finding Our Beat

Listen to the music Feel the steady pulse Clap along with the beat Keep it steady like a clock

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Body Percussion Patterns

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Reading Rhythm Cards

Quarter notes = one beat (♩) Eighth notes = half a beat (♫) Quarter rest = silent beat (𝄽) Colour coding helps us read patterns

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Partner Practice Time

Work with a buddy Take turns leading patterns Use the rhythm cards Help each other keep steady beat

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Reflection and Sharing

How did you keep a steady beat? What helped you perform your rhythm? What was challenging? Who would like to share their pattern?

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