Year 3 - Music
Rhythm grids as a form of notation
Compose and Create: notating and performing using rhythm grids
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Unit Summary
This unit explores composing rhythmic patterns through the use of rhythm grids. Pupils are inspired by exciting percussive performances and work in groups to create and perform their own challenging rhythmic patterns.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to perform from a simple rhythm grid as part of an ensemble.
Key Notes
- A rhythm grid is a visual grid system to represent and perform rhythmic patterns.
- Rhythm grids are a useful way of notating music for percussionists.
- A steady pulse is important when playing a rhythm grid as it helps keep in time.
- We can create an ostinato by repeating rhythm grid patterns.
Vocabulary To Learn
- notation: a way of visually representing and recording music
- rhythm grid: a visual grid system to represent and perform rhythmic patterns
- rhythm: the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing
- ostinato: a repeating musical pattern which can be rhythmic or melodic
- dynamics: how loud or quiet the music is
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- We only warm up for singing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A rhythm grid is a visual grid system to represent and perform rhythmic patterns. Rhythm grids are a useful way of notating music for percussionists.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'notation'
a way of visually representing and recording music.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: We only warm up for singing. Correction: Warming up can also help us prepare for playing instruments, using our bodies and working together in an ensemble. This helps us to focus, develops our sense of pulse and improves our coordination.
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