Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
Division of Sorsogon
District of Casiguran
Casiguran Sorsogon

DISTRICT LEARNING ACTION CELL FOR

TEACHERS TEACHING IN MUSIC 6
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
 Teaching Strategy in
Teaching Rhythm in Music
Based on the K-12 Curriculum
OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the session, the participants are

expected to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the concept on
rhythm in music
2. Apply knowledge and skills on notes and
rests, rhythmic patterns and time signatures
Test yourself!
Test yourself!
For the following statements, answer true or false

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What is rhythm?
In music, rhythm refers to the flow, the breathing
pattern or simply, the pulse in music.

Rhythm makes you tap your feet, clap your hands,

nod your head, and swing your body. The first musical
instruments were hands clapping together and feet
beating time. Today, we still clap our hands to the
beat of a song. Our feet still beat time to the exciting
rhythm of a march or a dancing tune.
Different Kinds of Notes and Rests and their Values
Notes Values Rests

4 beats

2 beats

1 beat

½ beat

¼ beat

1/8 beats
What is beat?

Beat is the most basic unit of time in music. It is

used as a measure to regulate the duration of
individual tone. It also serves as a guide in
combining notes of varied durations. Each tone
may be equal to one beat. Some tones may be
equal to several beats or just a fraction of beat.
What is meter?

Meter comes from the Greek word. “metron”

which means measure. Meter is the grouping
of beats in a measure. It is a repetitive
pattern of stresses or beats that provide the
pulse in music.
What are the differences between simple meter and compound meter?

1.
A. Simple meter is grouped by duple (two), by triple (three),
or by quadruple (four)
Transition headline
1. Duple meter – two beats in a measure
Let’s start with the first set of slides

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 Transition headline
2. Triple meter – three beats in a measure
Let’s start with the first set of slides

3. Quadruple meter – four

11 beats in a measure
B. Compound meter is grouped into six’s (68), nine’s (98)
beats and twelve’s (128).
 RHYTHMIC PATTERNS
What are rhythmic patterns?

Rhythmic patterns are the division of beats into

patterns of sound by clapping or tapping the
beat or a combination of notes and rests in a
measure. The rhythmic pattern is also indicated
by the words and syllables of the words.
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4
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3
4
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4
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 Rhythmic Syllables

Rhythmic Syllables are also called “French time names”

or, in French, language des durees. The French musician
and teacher, Emile-Joseph Cheve (1804-1864) was one of
the first to suggest that rhythm could be taught using
words chosen to mimic verbaly rhythmic patterns
commonly found in European music.
Recite the rhythmic pattern of the following:

Da-a-a-a
Di- di

Da-a

.
Di-ri- di-ri

Da
17 Da-i
 Practice clapping and saying the
rhythmic syllables of the following
measures.
GROUP OUTPUT PRACTICE AND PRESENTION

Direction: Divide your group into sub-groups. Each

sub- group will do the rhythmic pattern, body
movement, conducting and singing. Use the musical
scores given to you. Be ready for the group
presentation.
Thank you !
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