Lesson 2: Rhythm and Tempo

What is the difference between beat and rhythm?
How does tempo affect a musical performance?

Beat, rhythm, tempo, steady beat

MU:Pr4.2.7a
Explain how understanding the structure and context of musical works informs the performance.
MU:Pr6.1.7a
Perform music, demonstrating appropriate technique and expression.

Students practice maintaining steady beat and performing rhythmic patterns using body percussion or classroom instruments.

Students may think rhythm and beat are the same.
Students may struggle to keep a steady tempo.

Use clapping and movement activities.
Provide visual rhythm patterns.

Students perform short rhythmic patterns accurately.