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Basics of Rhythm in Music – Rhythm Lesson for Music

(31 customer reviews)
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This interactive lesson introduces students in grades K–8 to rhythm through real-life sounds, pictures, and videos. Students hear rhythm in audio examples, feel it by moving and playing along to rhythm patterns, see it in everyday videos, and compare it with its musical opposite. A short quiz before and after the lesson shows what they learned.

What’s included

  • A main menu with clickable links and a simple definition of rhythm
  • 7 “How it sounds” slides with audio examples
  • 6 “How it feels” slides with play-along audio
  • 7 “How it looks” slides with video links to real-life examples
  • 3 “What it isn’t” slides on the musical opposite
  • 4 bonus slides with more audio and video examples
  • A 4-question pre-quiz and post-quiz, where students click an answer and get feedback right away, plus 4 bonus challenge questions
  • A 3-page lesson plan PDF with a sample lesson, ideas for introducing and reviewing the concept, and blog links with more lesson ideas and song choices
  • Directions for playing the audio and video and tips for sequencing the lesson

Formats

  • PDF
  • Google Slides: A link is included in your download and lets you add your own copy to Google Drive.
  • PowerPoint

Important

  • Please preview each video in its entirety before showing it to your class.
  • Videos play through YouTube, so an internet connection is required.
  • The presentation must be in presentation mode, in PowerPoint or Google Slides, for the clickable links and audio to work.

Ways to use it

  • An introduction to rhythm at the start of a unit
  • A review before an assessment
  • Students working at their own pace on their own devices
  • To have students compose their own rhythms next, pair it with the Composing with Rhythms Bundle.

Standards (NCAS)

  • Performing: Anchor Standard 4 (select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation)
  • Responding: Anchor Standard 7 (perceive and analyze artistic work)

License & help

This purchase is for one teacher to use with their own students. Each teacher needs their own copy. See the full terms of sale →

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Not sure it’s the right fit? The free Basics of Steady Beat Sample shows how every Basics lesson works. Download the free sample →

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31 reviews for Basics of Rhythm in Music – Rhythm Lesson for Music

  1. Ellie Routledge –

    This is a very well put together resource, that was easy to use, zero prep involved and students were engaged!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the review!

  2. Dominika T. –

    Very helpful for teachers new to music instruction!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Wonderful! I’m so glad to hear that it was helpful!

  3. Natasha L. –

    Great

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  4. James H. –

    I used this to relate to elements of reading fluency in an ELA RTI course last year with my 2nd graders. They responded very well and loved it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the feedback!

  5. Kit-Yee W. –

    Love it. A take it and teach resource.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you so much!

  6. Jackie B. –

    This is perfect after having such a long break away from the students. You can adjust the pace needed for the kids. It also leads perfectly into teaching note values. Great resource!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the thoughtful feedback!

  7. Judith L. –

    Great item!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  8. Margaret B. –

    Thank you.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  9. La Negra Con Puntillo –

    The entire basics series has been fabulous for distance learning!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  10. Megan P. –

    This has become one of my favorite lessons. The students LOVE the videos.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you for the thoughtful and sincere feedback 🙂

  11. Hunter S. –

    Great Resource

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  12. Nancy V. –

    Excellent resource!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  13. Just Beth –

    This resource has lots more than I expected!!! I like the examples within the powerpoint AND the added content (with info on how long each clip runs) is greatly appreciated. My students only had time for a “taste” of this, but we’ll be using it all next year!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you so much Beth!

  14. Kristen L. –

    This worked so well. It really helped the kids visualize and understand some difficult concepts.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awesome! Thanks 🙂

  15. Karen L. –

    Fantastic resource
    thanks

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  16. Kathy L R. –

    Wonderful resource. Very helpful!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  17. Joshua Wendt –

    I love the variety!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks 🙂

  18. Pamela Tehuiotoa –

    I’m looking forward to using this tool when school begins in August! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for your feedback!

  19. Angela D. –

    Thank you for such a wonderful resource!!!! 🙂

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  20. Stephanie C. –

    so very helpful for someone who knows little about teaching Music!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!

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