Rhythm Patterns Practice

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🎵 Part 1: Copy the Rhythm Patterns

WALT: Copy and clap simple 4-beat rhythms

1. Look at this rhythm pattern. Clap it 3 times, then draw the same pattern below.

Pattern A: 👏 👏 __ 👏 (clap, clap, rest, clap)

2. This pattern uses taps and claps. Try it with your hands, then copy it.

Pattern B: 👏 ✋ 👏 ✋ (clap, tap, clap, tap)

3. Circle the pattern that matches what your teacher claps:

👏 👏 👏 👏

👏 __ 👏 __

👏 👏 __ 👏

4. Which of these are 4-beat patterns? Tick all correct answers:

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

✋ ✋ ✋ ✋

👏 __ 👏

👏 ✋ 👏 ✋

🥁 Part 2: Create Your Own Rhythms

5. Draw your own 4-beat rhythm pattern using 👏 (clap), ✋ (tap), or __ (rest):

6. Why is rhythm called the "heartbeat" of music? Write or draw your answer:

7. Fill in the missing beats to complete this 4-beat pattern:

👏 __ __ 👏

My pattern: 👏 _____ _____ 👏

⭐ Part 3: Extension Challenge

For advanced learners or when you finish early:

8. Create TWO different 4-beat rhythm patterns that your group can perform together:

Pattern 1 (for half your group):

Pattern 2 (for other half of your group):

9. How would you make your rhythm sound happy? How would you make it sound sad?

Rhythm Patterns Practice

Rhythm Patterns Practice

🎵 Part 1: Copy the Rhythm Patterns

🥁 Part 2: Create Your Own Rhythms

⭐ Part 3: Extension Challenge

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