Unit 2 – Rhythm and Tempo
Activity 1 – Clapping
For this exercise, every picture refers to a beat / clap. Students shall clap four beats every time; however they should bear in mind that an empty space means that they should ‘have a rest’. Each beat / clap represents a crotchet. Variations on this exercise can involve slow or fast clapping.
Activity 2 – Identify rhythm
For this exercise, every circle refers to a beat / clap. The teacher shall either clap the rhythm from the first column, or the other from the second column. Students should listen carefully and follow on the handout in order to identify which rhythm has been played. Then they should tick the correct sequence.