2.2 Rhythm

• Note values: dotted minim, dotted crotchet and quaver and their rests
• Rhythmic patterns in 4/4: grouping, composition, dictation, two-part and imitative rhythms

• describe the effect of note extension on rhythmic patterns
• compose a four-bar rhythmic pattern in 4/4 time
• notate four-bar rhythms in 4/4 time from dictation
• appreciate rhythmic patterns as a means of creating interest in Creative Arts and Sports

“How can various note combinations be used to form rhythms in simple time?”

“How can one improvise accompaniment patterns for Sports?”

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1. Dotted note values and rests
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify the dotted minim, dotted crotchet and quaver and their rests, and state their values in beats.
2. The effect of note extension
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Sing and clap tunes with dotted notes and describe how dots change the feel of a rhythm.
3. Beating time in 4/4
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Beat time in 4/4 with the correct conducting pattern and feel strong and weak beats.
4. Sight reading with French rhythm names
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use French rhythm names to read and perform rhythms with dotted notes.
5. Grouping notes in 4/4
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Group notes in 4/4 so the beats, especially beat 3, are clear.
6. Composing a four-bar rhythm
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Compose, notate and perform a four-bar rhythm in 4/4 that uses dotted notes.
7. Rhythmic dictation
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Listen to and notate four-bar rhythms in 4/4 from dictation.
8. Two-part and imitative rhythms
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Perform two-part and imitative rhythms using body percussion and instruments.
9. Improvising accompaniment for sports
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Improvise rhythmic ostinato accompaniments for sports chants and songs.
10. Rhythm portfolio and appraisal
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Compile rhythm work in a portfolio, perform a composition and appraise others' rhythms.