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Rhythm reading activity, clapping task and notation introduction.
Kidstrument activity family
Clap The Beat
Pupils clap on crotchets and stay silent for rests while following simple rhythm notation in a themed video.
- Activity type
- Video-Led Activities
- Music skills
- Rhythm & Pulse, Movement & Expression
- Included activities
- 4 activities
Classroom value
What this activity helps teachers do
Keep pupils active in the music
Clap, freeze, count, read crotchets and rests, and keep a steady pulse.
Use a clear teaching route
Point to the symbols as they appear, practise short sections first, and separate clapping from notation discussion when introducing the task.
Inside the family
Example activities teachers can open
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- Clap The Beat 1
- Clap The Beat 2
- Clap The Beat 3
- Clap The Beat 4
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