Art & making • Classes 4–5

Draw a beat

A rhythm can be seen as well as heard.

About 12 minutes Read · try · explain

Take your time. Speak, draw or write your answers.

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Here is what is happening.

A rhythm is a pattern across time. Symbols can represent a clap, a tap or a pause. A pause is part of the pattern, not a mistake. You can explore rhythm visually or through gentle movement; everyone need not hear or perform it in the same way.

Pause. Make the idea your own.

Explain one idea to a partner, draw it or write it in your own words. Which part is an observation, an example or a question?

You can use a home language. No need to share personal experiences or finish everything in one sitting.

02 / MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Your little investigation

What you need

Paper and a pencil, or a partner to talk with. Drawing and speaking are welcome.

Use C for clap and – for pause: C C – C.
Repeat the pattern by pointing, gentle clapping or drawing four groups.
Move the pause to another place and compare the patterns.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

What does the pause represent?

A planned silent or still part of the rhythmA missing instruction that must be ignoredThe end of every song

KEEP ASKING

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