Syncopation Introduction
Understand basic syncopation rhythm patterns
Create and perform an original syncopated rhythm
Develop creative musical expression
“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and pipes!”
— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)Demonstrates the joy of creating music and praising God through rhythmic expression
Remind students about syncopation from previous lessons. Clap the syncopated rhythm from 'This Little Light of Mine'.
Introduce personal rhythm composition using syncopation
Students will create and perform their own syncopated rhythm pattern
Simpler: Use pre-drawn rhythm cards to modify
Challenge: Create a 8-beat syncopated pattern with multiple instruments
Perform compositions and celebrate creativity
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the 'do' note in music!
Syncopation introduces children to musical creativity and unexpected rhythmic patterns
Children might feel uncertain about creating original rhythms
Enthusiasm, willingness to try, basic understanding of rhythm