3/15/16 Beginner Theory- SA Lancaster

SWBAT:
o Understand and explain the significance of the top/bottom numbers of a time
signature
o Demonstrate an understanding of steady pulse by listening to various
musical excerpts and tapping a steady pulse
o Distinguish between strong and weak beats when listening to musical
excerpts
o Determine possible time signatures of musical excerpts by listening to
musical excerpts
o Compose rhythm-songs in various time signatures
o Perform rhythmic compositions (as groups)
o Combine rhythmic compositions with pitches and perform

Ear-training & o Review different time signatures-How many 5 minutes

Meter beats are in a measure of 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8,
2/2etc.?
o Play multiple musical excerpts of different
styles with varying meters
o Have students tap the steady beat- eyes
closed
o Have students tap their foot on the important
beats- eyes closed
o Have students guess the meter (time
signature)
Rhythm o As a class, compose a 2 measure rhythm to fit 5 minutes
composition- into 4/4 time signature (using rests)
intro. o Practice the rhythm- counting and clapping
Rhythm o Separate into small groups 10 minutes
composition o Student groups compose 2 measure rhythms
(with rests) in various time signatures, using
rhythm cards (with bar lines)
o Student groups perform rhythms by counting
and clapping (if they have extra time, they can
add body percussion)
Class o As a class, compose a 2 measure rhythm to fit 10 minutes
composition into 3/4 time signature
o Practice the rhythm- counting and clapping
o Put the notes on the staff
o Speak note names with the correct rhythm
o Sing note names with the correct rhythm
 3/15/16 Beginner Band- SA Lancaster

Essential Question: How does singing the note names with correct rhythms help me
learn new music?
SWBAT:
Demonstrate a proper warm-up, and explain why it is important
Sing and show fingerings for Au Claire de la Lune
Perform Hot Cross Buns, Closet Keys, and Au Claire de la Lune with correct
notes and rhythms

Band Bucks & o Check practice charts 1 minute

Practice Chart o Show warm-up/practice
reminders/assignment
Warm-up o Follow directions on practice chart 2 minutes
(buzz, long tones)
o Discuss- why is this important?
Performance o Have students play either Hot Cross 2 minutes
Evaluations Buns or Closet Key alone to
demonstrate their practicing
Sectionals o Work on Au Claire de la Lune 15 minutes
1) Clap and count the rhythms
2) Sing note names with the correct
rhythms
3) Sing note names and show
fingerings
4) Play
5) Isolate and practice tough
spots
6) Play
o Review Hot Cross Buns
o Review Closet Keys
Review o Play through- Hot Cross Buns 5 minutes
o Play through- Closet Keys
Sight Reading o Using note papers- sing note names 5 minutes
(If time allows) (without rhythm)
o Play (without rhythm)

Sectional Assignments:

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

Promise Kelis Jennifer Edgar
Rihanna Kayleeann
Brihanna