Lesson 2: STRUMMING PATTERNS

How do strumming patterns affect musical style?
Why is rhythmic consistency important?
How can subdivisions improve rhythmic accuracy?

Subdivision, tempo, rhythm, strumming pattern, eighth notes, sixteenth notes

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Students recognize patterns, apply sequencing skills, and analyze structure.

Students develop rhythmic fluency through advanced strumming patterns.
DOK 1: Students identify rhythmic subdivisions and strumming symbols.
DOK 2: Students perform strumming patterns using eighth and sixteenth note subdivisions.
DOK 3: Students analyze how rhythmic patterns contribute to musical style.
DOK 4: Students independently maintain rhythmic accuracy while performing extended chord progressions.

Strumming patterns shape the style and feel of popular music genres.

Students may think rhythm is separate from chord playing.

Clapping exercises, slowed practice, visual rhythm counting guides, and teacher modeling

DOK 1: Students identify rhythmic subdivisions such as “1 e + a.”
DOK 2: Students perform advanced strumming exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students explain how rhythm affects style and groove.
DOK 4: Students independently apply rhythmic fluency during performance activities.