Skip to main content

Loading

+ + +

Looking to use Introducing Beat Lesson 1 in your General classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat

Introducing Beat Lesson 1

Start
Concepts(s):
Beat
Grades(s):
General
Extra Details +

Objectives

  • I can define what beat is.
  • I can keep a steady beat.

Beat is the pulse in music.

Copy Link

What do Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Beethoven's ninth symphony, and Taylor Swift's Shake it Off have it common?

They all have a beat!

Beat is the pulse in music.

Watch the video to learn about beat! Grab an unpitched instrument and follow along to the activities! The more you participate, the more you'll start to feel the beat! Good luck!

Video not working? Try a different video source.

Checkup 1

Copy Link

Were you paying attention?!

Complete the sentence by choosing one of the terms.

Beat is the __________ in music.

a) rhythm
b) pulse

Checkup 2

Copy Link

Let's try another one!

Complete the sentence by choosing one of the terms.

A tool we can use to measure beat is a __________.

a) timer
b) metronome
c) hot dog

Checkup 3

Copy Link

Last one!

Complete the sentence by choosing one of the terms.

Each time a metronome clicks it’s one _______.

a) beat
b) rhythm
c) lettuce

Tap on the beat!

Copy Link

In the following interactive activity, listen to the metronome and tap on the beat. Tap on the beat for 8 beats in a row to continue to the next metronome speed! Each question is at a different speed so keep your ears open!

Assessment Suggestions

Copy Link

1. Have your students answer the three checkup questions.
2. Have your students send you a screenshot of them successfully finishing the interactive activity.

Exit Fullscreen