Perform two rhythmic sound patterns, and ask the students to identify them as the same or different. Do the same using a melodic pattern. Identify two patterns in stick notation as being the same or different. Include and discuss Saskatchewan and Canadian musician and composers. Encourage students to use this term when discussing sound pattern units.
Patterns Create sound effects to accompany stories and poems.
Discuss which ideas worked well. Transfer the beat from body parts to an instrument. Encourage students to move to rhythm patterns of songs they know. Ask the students to distinguish the difference between rhythm and beat by stepping the beat and clapping the rhythm of songs they know. Ask the students to play rhythm patterns on instruments.