2.2 Rhythm

• 3/4 time as simple triple; strong-weak-weak
• Note values and corresponding rests: semibreve, minim, crotchet, pair of quavers
• French rhythm names: taa-aa-aa-aa, taa-aa, taa, ta-te
• Kenyan folk and lullaby pulses that can be felt in three
• Composing, dictating and performing four-bar rhythmic patterns in 3/4

• describe 3/4 time in music
• compose a four-bar rhythmic pattern in 3/4 time
• perform four-bar rhythmic patterns in 3/4 time
• appreciate creating rhythms in 3/4 time

“How does one acquire the skill of composing rhythm in music?”

“What is the role of rhythm in day to day life?”

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1. Feeling 3/4 time
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   3/4 is simple triple: three crotchet beats in a bar, strong-weak-weak, different from Grade 7 2/4.
2. Note values and rests in 3/4
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   Group semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver pair and their rests so each 3/4 bar totals three beats.
3. French rhythm names in 3/4
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   Say taa, ta-te, taa-aa and taa-aa-aa-aa while clapping 3/4 patterns so composing becomes speakable.
4. Kenyan folk rhythm and the triple feel
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   Many Kenyan folk songs walk in two; lullaby rocking and some school 3/4 arrangements give an honest triple feel to compose from.
5. Main beat and rhythmic games
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   Find beat one in 3/4, then play fair rhythm games that force the class to stay together.
6. Write 3/4 from dictation
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   Hear four-bar 3/4 patterns on monotone and write them with bar lines, then check by clapping back.
7. Compose a four-bar 3/4 pattern
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   Write an original four-bar rhythmic pattern in 3/4 on monotone, with bar lines, using repetition or variation.
8. Perform four-bar patterns with French names
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   Clap or tap own and others four-bar 3/4 patterns while reciting French rhythm names, keeping a shared pulse.
9. Improvise 3/4 for body movement
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   Invent 3/4 patterns to accompany a step, sway or sports warm-up, then notate the best four bars.
10. Sight-read and appreciate 3/4 patterns
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    Sight-read peers four-bar patterns, give kind feedback, and answer how composing skill is acquired.