Rhythm Notation 2
No Lessons
In this unit, students will continue to develop their foundation for musical learning by reviewing rhythm notation before adding new concepts in dotted rhythms, triple eighth notes, and 16th notes. Students will learn additional tempo markings and terms, including tempo changes in music notation. Students will identify, perform, and create rhythmic notation in various time signatures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Unit, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate how standard Western European notation is organized
- Identify common tempo markings and determine how composers communicate their vision in notation
- Create foundational rhythmic patterns within provided guidelines
Essential Questions
- What is a melodic sequence?
- What are accidentals?
- What is a scale?
Unit Syllabus (No Lessons)
Below is a map of lessons in the order of suggested presentation. You will find a variety of introductory lessons that present a new concept for the first time, practice lessons that contain ear training, recognizing, and identifying a concept, and reinforcing lessons that include creating with, producing with, or performing a concept.