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In this lesson, we will learn about pulse and rhythm. We will learn some new songs and keep a steady pulse. We will then use musical symbols to perform rhythms. To finish there is a quiz to test your knowledge!
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In this lesson, we will begin to clap rhythmic patterns in a call and response pattern. We are going to learn what improvising means and how to create a rhythmic improvisation pattern. We will also revisit our song and make up some body percussion patterns to fit the pulse.
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In this lesson, we will review the term 'improvise' and return to the song 'Step Back Baby' to improvise and create a rhythmic backing. We will learn a new 'call and response' song from Ghana and complete a quiz.
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In this lesson, we will be looking at Samba music and layering different rhythms over the top of each other. We will learn a new 'call and response' song and carry on improvising in different ways; learning tips and tricks; with songs and pieces of music.
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In this lesson, we will continue to learn about different call and response sections and learn a new song 'Halima Pakasholo'. We will use instruments to create Samba breaks and improvised sections and we will finish with a quiz.
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In this lesson, we will recap our learning in the unit. We will finish the song Halima Pakasholo and perform it with improvised responses. We will play a new 'switch game' and finish with a quiz to consolidate your learning from this unit.
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