- Why use
the Rhythm format?
- When should
the Rhythm format be introduced?
- Can you
use the Rhythm format before reading the Beat format?
- Assessments
- Primary
grades k-2
- Upper
Primary grades 3-8
- Teaching
Tips
The Beat format demonstrates where each pitch will begin, while maintaining
a steady beat. The Rhythm format demonstrates the length of each
pitch. In some cases the Rhythm format can be used first, especially
in simple meters where beat divisions are no shorter than eighths.
Before students begin chanting the Rhythm format, you should warm
up and reinforce the rhythmic divisions using the outline below,
while tapping the knee.
EXAMPLE IN
4/4
1. Chanting
the four beats (ta-ta-ta-ta) each ta tapped on the knee.
2. Chanting the beat divisions. (ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti) showing how
the beat is divided into two equal parts with a ti on the bottom (knees)
and a ti at the top (hands in the air).
3. Chanting the * beat divisions. (ti-ri-ti-ri...) showing how the 1/2
beats are divided into two equal parts with the ri occurring half way
up and half way down, between the two ti's.
If there is a difficult passage,
or new division, you can have them imitate the divisions
as you demonstrate. When you read the music, always ask if
the passage you demonstrated can be found.
Developing the note associations
to chanted divisions will lead to chanting the rhythm from
the Music format, once this is mastered, the Rhythm format
becomes a valuable resource for practicing NEW or DIFFICULT
passages.
- How many ti's make a TA?
- TA/a means the note receives
how many beats?
- How many beats does TA/a/a
represent?
- If the note has TA/a/a/a
under it, how many beats does it receive?
- Are there any repeated sections?
Where?
- If we called this section
(staff) red, what could we call this section (staff)?
- Are there any divisions
of the beat? Where?
- Does the beat divisions
change? Where?
- How much of a beat does
the slash (/) receive?
- Are there any additional
tempo markings? Where?
- Are there any additional
rhythm markings? Where?
- Where is the toughest passage?
Can some one clap it for us?
- Are there any syncopated
beats? Where? Why are the called syncopated?
- Are there any repeated sections?
Where?
1. Let the
ADD or ADHD student use a pointer as the class chants the
rhythm.
2. They may pick a helper if not able to maintain moderate a steady beat.
3. Mimic the tapping of the rhythm while pointing to the notes.
4. Slow the pace allowing the greatest number of students to achieve
success.
5. Once mastered, increase the pace.
6. Practice difficult passages first. |
