Understanding how to perform a rhythm and knowing how to teach a rhythm are two completely separate skill sets. To learn how to teach rhythm, it is important to start with the most basic elements of rhythm and gradually add on in a progressive and integrated manner.
Things You'll Need
Metronome
Note value sheet
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Instructions
1
Use your metronome to keep your beat steady.
Start your metronome. Pick a tempo that isn't too slow or too fast.
2
Play the quarter notes illustrated on every beat.
Clap along with the click. This is your quarter note and your beat.
3
Play the half notes illustrated on every other beat.
Tap on every other beat to establish the half note.
4
Play a dotted half note every three beats.
Clap on every third beat to play a dotted half note.
5
Clap on every fourth beat to play a whole note. Now the student has played all the basic note values in music and can begin to read music.
6
Teach the student advanced note values as they are able to, on a continual basis.