Lesson 3: RHYTHMIC VARIATION

Students will apply more advanced rhythmic and strumming concepts within accompaniment patterns.

Syncopation, groove, subdivision, muted strum, rhythmic variation, accompaniment

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

Students apply rhythmic variation within accompaniment and strumming patterns.
DOK 1: Students identify rhythmic symbols and accompaniment patterns.
DOK 2: Students perform varied strumming and rhythmic exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students analyze how rhythmic variation affects groove and style.
DOK 4: Students independently apply rhythmic variation within performance settings.

Rhythmic variation is essential in contemporary guitar accompaniment across many genres.

Students may think accompaniment should always remain rhythmically simple.

Slowed practice, guided counting, rhythm modeling, and chunked accompaniment exercises

DOK 1: Students identify rhythmic patterns and symbols.
DOK 2: Students perform rhythmic accompaniment exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students explain how rhythm affects musical style and groove.
DOK 4: Students independently apply rhythmic variation within accompaniment performance.