Introduction
Preknowledge
This activity is designed for beginning music readers with no rhythmic knowledge.
It is also a useful review for any music student in preparation for advanced rhythmic activities.
Objectives
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
CATEGORY: SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES / PERFORMANCE
STANDARD: 3 Reading and notating music
ELEMENT: MHSBC.3b Read and notate basic rhythms and pitches using a melodic and rhythmic language. MHSIC.3a Utilize music vocabulary and symbols to read and notate rhythms and pitches using a melodic and rhythmic language. MHSAC.3a Read by sight an individual voice part using a melodic and rhythmic language.
In this unit, you will gain the ability to identify, count (in rhythmic language), and
perform (sing or clap) basic rhythms of wholes, halves, and quarters. This unit covers both notes and rests.
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