Describing the Types of Beats
Objective :
Students will describe the differences between various types of drum beats.
Guiding Questions :
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Resources :
Video : Drumming in Fractions
If your student says, "I don't need math. I'm going to be a musician," introduce him to Ndugu Chancler. The three-time Grammy nominee explains, “Quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes; understanding fractions is most essential to playing a drum part.” Show your students what math has to do with making music.
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