ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

[ARTS] MUS (2) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic and melodic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

In this learning activity, students identify rhythms and demonstrate knowledge of note value by drawing them in 16 block grids. Students will need a piece of blank paper and a writing utensil. You can use any song the students know that has familiar rhythms for identification, or you can use the song provided, "Michael Finnegan". The lesson includes great visuals of how to make the 16-block grid. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (0) 1 :

1) Explore and experience music concepts.

Example: Explore musical sources freely, using found sounds, electronic sounds, or sounds from voice or instruments found in classroom, remembering to use both sound and silence.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

[ARTS] MUS (2) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic and melodic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

This resource is a five-day plan to introduce and practice quarter rest.  Day 1 prepares quarter rest through singing Eating Muffins.  Students will practice quarter notes and eighth notes on Day 2.  Day 3, they will decode the quarter rest.  They will practice reading the quarter notes, quarter rest, and eighth notes on Days 4 and 5.  

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (0) 1 :

1) Explore and experience music concepts.

Example: Explore musical sources freely, using found sounds, electronic sounds, or sounds from voice or instruments found in classroom, remembering to use both sound and silence.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

Students will read Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney.  They will define rhythm and beat.  They will identify quarter note, quarter rest, and eighth notes.  They will clap rhythm patterns.  

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 1 :

1) Create musical ideas for a specific purpose.

Example: Improvise four-beat patterns in question and answer form.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :

4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 6 :

6) Convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

Students will echo clap rhythm patterns including quarter notes, quarter rests and paired eighth notes. Students will compose four-beat rhythm patterns and perform them for the class. Demonstration videos are provided. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 2 :

2) Generate musical ideas in multiple tonalities and meters.

Example: Improvise simple harmonic and rhythmic accompaniments within specified guidelines and major and minor tone sets, as well as duple and triple meter.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :

4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :

9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

Students will echo clap four-beat rhythm patterns including quarter notes, quarter rest, and paired eighth notes. Students will sit in four chairs to create four-beat patterns. Video demonstrations are provided.