Rhythm and Soundscapes · Music

The Heartbeat of Music

Identifying and maintaining a steady beat using body percussion and instruments.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the difference between a beat and a rhythm?
  2. 2How does the tempo change the way our bodies want to move?
  3. 3Can a song have more than one heartbeat?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMAFE01AC9AMAFE02
Year: Foundation
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Soundscapes
Period: Music

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