Body beats

In this creative class we will be exploring the concepts of rhythm and metre.

• Rhythm in music is the placement of sounds in time.

• Beat is the regular pulse in music.

• Metre is the basic rhythmic pattern of beats - the number of beats in a group.

You will need:

• lots of concentration

• access to a device to display class.

Chrome Music Lab Rhythm is an interactive resource designed to experiment with the beats and rhythms.

• Chrome Music Lab requires the use of the Google Chrome browser. It will not work effectively when using Internet Explorer or Firefox.

• Chrome Music Lab Rhythm automatically opens in the 3 beat metre option.

• There are 4 options to explore: 3 metre, 4 metre, 5 metre and 6 metre.

• In this Creative Class we will be starting on the 4 beat metre page as this is the easiest rhythm.

• A rhythm pattern is automatically generated - click play to hear the rhythm pattern and see the animated characters play the rhythm.

• To delete the rhythm click on the rhythm icons in the grid.

• To add sounds click on the grid as required.

• Switch to each new metre by clicking the right or left arrow

• Each metre uses different instruments.