Lesson 1: Creating Rhythmic Patterns

How do musicians create rhythm?
How can patterns be used in music?

Rhythm, pattern, beat

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Generate simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases within AB and ABA forms that convey expressive intent.
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Evaluate personal work, applying teacher-provided criteria such as application of selected elements of music and use of sound sources.

Students experiment with creating rhythmic patterns using clapping or percussion instruments.

Students may create patterns that do not match the beat.

Provide rhythm templates.
Allow students to work in pairs.

Students perform their original rhythmic pattern.