OGenPlus – Teacher Lesson Guide

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RHYTHM LESSONS

LESSON 1: THE DRUMKIT & RHYTHM – IN DEPTH LESSON

PREVIEW LESSON

LESSON GUIDE

CURRICULUM AREAS COVERED

COMPOSITION

Students will learn 4 easy steps to create a drum pattern using the bass and snare drum and hi hat cymbals.
They are shown the different parts of the drum kit, their role and how they are played.
They will learn fundamental musical terms and how they translate to music notation.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Allow 20 min:

Ensure this is one of the first lessons your students do. Understanding the core principle of putting together rhythm underpins their song writing.

LESSON 2: DRUMBEAT – 4 EASY STEPS – QUICKFIRE LESSON

COMPOSITION

Students will learn 4 easy steps to create a drum pattern using the bass and snare drum and hi hat cymbals.
They are shown the different parts of the drum kit, their role and how they are played.
They will learn fundamental musical terms and how they translate to music notation.

Allow 20 min:

Ensure this is one of the first lessons your students do. Understanding the core principle of putting together rhythm underpins their song writing.