Today’s topic: RHYTHM In Action
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What is the name of this note? What do you say when you read it aloud?
What is the name of this note? What do you say when you read it aloud?
What is the name of this note? What do you say when you read it aloud?
Rhythms Found in Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still
SYNCOPATION- When notes are played on unstressed beats. Makes the music feel jazzy and interrupted.
WHOLE NOTE- lasts 4 beats in 4/4 time.
Rhythms Found in Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still
Rhythms Found in Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still Putting it all together...
Raise your hand every time you hear this rhythm pattern in the music? (Even if it’s only a small chunk of it and not the whole pattern!)
Drumming rules
1. Gently use chopsticks or hands to play rhythms on a plastic bowl or container. 2. Play the exact rhythm asked. 3. Go to rest and playing position right away. 4. If I call on you to play out loud, UNMUTE! :)
Rest Position and Playing Position
Rhythms Found in Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still Play on your bowl! Follow your music teacher.