Rhythm and Soundscapes · Music Theory
Finding the Heartbeat
Distinguishing between a steady beat and a changing rhythm using body percussion and drums.
Key Questions
- 1How does the speed of a beat change the way our bodies want to move?
- 2What is the difference between a sound that repeats and a sound that surprises us?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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