{"id":4723,"date":"2020-10-04T22:14:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T03:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.thejamcatsmusic.com\/oceancounty\/?p=4723"},"modified":"2021-02-10T11:14:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T16:14:06","slug":"creating-a-rhythm-with-body-percussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejamcatsmusic.com\/oceancounty\/blog\/2020\/10\/04\/creating-a-rhythm-with-body-percussion\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Rhythm with Body Percussion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to October! Our music themes this month are rhythm<\/em> and the beat<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The beat<\/em> is a cornerstone in music and can easily be compared to the heartbeat of music. While walking, marching, or running to music, you typically put your foot on the ground at each beat. In songs, drums (like the lollipop drum<\/a> or the tubano drum<\/a>).\u00a0 A rhythm<\/em> is a collection of sounds over the beat.\u00a0 It\u2019s also the basis for some great music games!<\/p>\n

Creating rhythm patterns using body percussion a versatile activity for a variety of ages. This game has been one of my favorites!<\/p>\n

What you need<\/h2>\n

You. You\u2019ll need you! You\u2019ll also need either a piece of paper, whiteboard, chalkboard \u2014 really just anything to write a few numbers down!<\/p>\n

What to do<\/h2>\n

This game strings together a series of body percussions to create a rhythm. In this version, there are three movements. Depending on age, you can add more combinations. Each pattern is labeled by an odd number. Each pattern builds upon the previous pattern.<\/p>\n

1 \u2014 Clap<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/thejamcatsmusic.com\/oceancounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Rhythm-Game-1.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

3 \u2014 Clap, shoulder tap, shoulder tap<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/thejamcatsmusic.com\/oceancounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Rhythm-Game-3.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

5 \u2014 Clap, shoulder tap, shoulder tap, right stomp, left stomp<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/thejamcatsmusic.com\/oceancounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Rhythm-Game-5.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

Time to make up your own patterns! Write down each number onto your board so you can read your rhythm and go ahead and play it. You can decide the rhythm length and order. Here is 3-5-1-3-5:<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/thejamcatsmusic.com\/oceancounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Rhythm-Pattern-3-5-1-3-5.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

Once you\u2019ve mastered body percussion, go ahead and see what other instruments you have around the house! A few wooden spoons and pots double as great homemade drums.<\/p>\n

A Step Further<\/h2>\n

Halloween is coming up! You can absolutely use some popular candy names to match some of these rhythms. Here are some examples.<\/p>\n

1 \u2014 Twix or Mounds.
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3 \u2014 Swedish Fish or\u00a0Milky Way
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5 \u2014 Peanut M & Ms or Peanut Butter Cups.
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This is a great way to play percussion rhythms over a beat. Let\u2019s hear some of yours!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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