Can You Feel the Beat? an Introduction to the Beat and Rhythm of Music!
In this class learners will be introduced to the beat and rhythm of music, learning and practicing eighth, quarter, half, and whole note values through musical games and more!
Meredith Smith
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(178)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is designed to introduce young learners to the beat and rhythm of music. The beat is the steady pulse that you hear when listening to music. Often when we clap or tap our feet along with a song we are doing so on the beat. Think of the ticking of a clock, very steady and unchanging. The rhythm is the value of the notes within the music. Music is not only played on the steady beat, it takes all different note values in different orders to make a piece of music! In this class we will explore finding the beat, listening to a heart beat, listening to a metronome. We will try to keep our own steady beat without speeding up or slowing down (this is much more difficult than it sounds!). Then we will introduce the eighth, quarter, half, and whole note values, practice counting each value and then practice putting them in different orders. We will play fun musical games such as call and response games. And each learner will have the opportunity to compose their own unique rhythms by the end of class! No musical background is required, just a willingness to try new things and have fun!
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the beat and the eighth, quarter, half, and whole note values.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
178reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ciao ciao!
I'm Ms. Meredith and I live in northeastern Massachusetts. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I hope to motivate others, especially young learners, to become lifelong learners as well! I aim to encourage young learners to find a passion that will inspire them to love learning and lead them to continue learning throughout their lives.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania and a STB Theology degree from the Pontificia Universita San Tommaso D'Aquino in Rome, Italy. I have worked with learners of all ages in many different capacities for over 15 years. I have been a summer camp counselor, swim instructor, peer mentor, online ESL teacher, and I was a nanny and English language tutor for a family in Italy for three years. I currently work full-time teaching music and theology to learners of all ages.
When I am not teaching you can find me traveling or cooking! I have lived in 4 different States and also in Italy for 5 years. My travels have taken me to 49 States in the USA and 31 countries throughout North America and Europe. I would love to share my stories, experiences, and what I have learned through my travels with young learners to help them to recognize and appreciate the beauty and diversity of our country and our world.
I hope to inspire your learner to discover their own individual passions and fall in love with learning, so join me in the classroom for a discovery mission and begin the journey to lifelong learning! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
