Lesson 2: Composing Rhythmic Patterns
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will compose and perform complex rhythmic patterns using varied note values and meters.
How can I create interesting and varied rhythms?
How does meter affect rhythmic composition?
How can rhythm contribute to musical style?
Syncopation, meter, subdivision, accent, rest, rhythmic motif
MU:Cr1.1.E.8a
MU:Cr2.1.E.8b
MU:Cr3.1.E.8a
Students compose longer and more complex rhythmic patterns, incorporating syncopation and varied meters. They perform and refine their work individually and in groups.
Provide rhythm templates or starting patterns
Offer tiered complexity (simple ? syncopated)
Challenge advanced students to change meter or layer rhythms
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Performance of composed rhythm
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Accuracy and complexity of notation
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Peer or self-reflection on effectiveness