Rhythm and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Finding the Heartbeat

Distinguishing between a steady beat and a changing rhythm using body percussion and drums.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the speed of a beat change the way our bodies want to move?
  2. 2What is the difference between a sound that repeats and a sound that surprises us?
  3. 3How can we use our hands to mirror the rhythm of a spoken poem?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU2E01AC9AMU2D01
Year: Year 1
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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