OGenPlus – Teacher Lesson Guide
Our handy guide to curriculum areas covered and engaging music making lessons for students.
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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.