FOCUS: RHYTHM

LEARNING GOAL: The purpose of this task is to perform a variety of articulations, while concentrating on the counting and accurate placement of eighth notes.

MINDS ON! Thinking through a song before you perform it can be a very important skill – why? Why is picking a tempo at which you can best perform eighth notes so important? What is a good way to count when playing eighth notes?

ACTION! In order to be successful with this task, you will need to:

• Identify the different articulation markings and practice how they each should sound.

• Pick a tempo in which you can consistently perform the above rhythm.

• Practice the above pattern, demonstrating your understanding of eighth notes and articulations.