Lesson 3: STRUM
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will perform basic rhythmic patterns and strumming exercises.
How does rhythm affect guitar performance?
How do strumming patterns support musical style?
Why is steady tempo important?
Beat, rhythm, tempo, strumming pattern, downstroke, upstroke, meter
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Students recognize patterns and apply sequencing skills.
Students develop rhythmic accuracy through strumming exercises.
DOK 1: Students identify rhythmic symbols and strumming directions.
DOK 2: Students perform basic rhythmic and strumming patterns.
DOK 3: Students analyze how rhythm affects musical style and performance quality.
DOK 4: Students independently apply rhythmic accuracy within chord progressions and songs.
Rhythm patterns are essential in contemporary popular music styles.
Students may think rhythm is less important than chord accuracy.
Clapping exercises, slowed tempo practice, visual rhythm guides, and peer modeling
DOK 1: Students identify rhythmic values and strumming symbols.
DOK 2: Students perform basic strumming exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students explain how rhythm affects musical style.
DOK 4: Students independently maintain accurate rhythm during performance activities.