Musicianship Rhythm Week 4 Commencing Monday 28 th

Musicianship: Rhythm Week 4: Commencing Monday 28 th September

Starter: What are the words? Can you define them? MNPHNC QVR TM SGNTR SMBRV CMPND TM SMPL TM MNM TRPLT SM QVR

Time Signatures Worksheet

Structure Key Words Recap Chorus Verse Bridge The name of a vocal sections with the same melody and lyrics which repeats throughout a song. The name for a section in a vocal piece which has a similar melodic pattern on repeating but different lyrics each time. A section which is used to connect 2 different section. Often in ‘pop’ music. Song Form A vocal piece which consists of verse and chorus. Instrumental A section with just instruments, no vocal line. Link A very short section which links two main sections together. Coda The ending section of a piece. Intro The beginning section of a piece. Solo section Where there is one standout instrument playing the tune.

Composition Task Simple Time & Compound Time Simple Time Champagne Supernova Compound Time We Are the Champions Perfect Breakaway Something Pick a song to create a body percussion pattern to. 1) Listen to the track and decide on the structure of the piece. 2) Are there any stand out rhythms in each section? 3) Create a rhythm to go with these. Remember to consider how it builds.

Starter: It all adds up sheet – quick fire questions

Rhythmic Dictation - 4 beat patterns Click to play a rhythm then notate the rhythm you hear. Each rhythm will be played at least 3 times (some 4 times) with a short break between. The rhythms on this slide are a maximum of 4 beats long. Top Tips. • Think about how many notes are played. • Count out loud the beats – where do the beats sit in your count?

Rhythmic Dictation - 4 beat patterns Answers

Changing Rhythms from Simple to Compound Time You can swap between these in written form without changing the rhythmic effect. We often see this between 6/8 and 2/4; 12/8 and 4/4; 9/8 and 3/4. To change between these we need to be familiar with the idea that simple time is broken down into 2’s and compound into 3 s. 4 crotchets per bar 12 quavers per bar Both can be counted in 4, but the beat is split differently.

Equivalent Rhythms 1 2 3 4

Try Changing these to compound rhythms

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