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Rhythm Jam ActivityRhythm Jam Activity
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Rhythm Jam

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Groups create, memorize, and perform for the class a 4 beats per measure rhythm pattern using percussion instruments including xylophones, rhythm sticks, and drums. The pattern is recorded on the worksheet provided in the resource.

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Concepts

percussion, instruments

Additional Tags

percussion, musical nomenclature, visual and performing arts

Classroom Considerations

  • The lesson, as designed, requires access to percussion instruments and some knowledge of musical nomenclature

Pros

  • A great activity sure to engage the whole class

Cons

  • None

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