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What is a "Beat Map"?
What is a "Beat Map"?
Simply put, beat maps are one way of writing rhythms in a graph form. They serve as a nice introduction to the piano roll view of most modern DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations).
Organization of Musical Time
Organization of Musical Time
This document details the differences between Beat, Meter, Subdivision, and Rhythm.
Beat Map - Practice
Beat Map - Practice
Below is a set of beat maps, with subdivisions in 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes. Here is how you will use the page:
Performing Beat Maps:
You will choose one of the examples from each of the 3 categories: 8th, Triplet, 16th
Turn on the metronome (check the RESOURCES tab for links to metronomes). You can choose either 60 or 90 bpm for this assignment.
For each line you perform you will:
Count the rhythm
Clap the rhythm
perform the entire line 4 times through with no stops
Repeat for each line you perform.
1.3 Beat Map Examples.pdfBeat Maps Performance Check-In
Beat Maps Performance Check-In
You will perform your 3 selected beat maps for your teacher during class, clapping and speaking the rhythm.
You can choose your tempo (60 or 90 bpm)
You can choose to change tempo between examples (e.g. use 90 bpm for 8th notes, 60 bpm for 16ths)
Project Mastery Guidelines:
Project Mastery Guidelines:
For this project to be considered complete and receive full credit, it must meet the following minimum criteria:
Student will perform three different beat maps (one each 8th, 16th, and triplet subdivision) with a metronome with 90% accuracy.
Self-Assessment
Self-Assessment
After completing the check-in, please take a minute to complete your self assessment for this project.
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