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Get KidstrumentJoin Sarah and Pete the Pilot in the Rhythm Control room to explore the idea of pulse in music. The pulse is the steady beat that helps musicians stay in time — it’s what makes you want to tap your foot or nod your head when you hear music. In this activity, children will listen carefully to music and try to find and move with the pulse. Let’s learn to keep the beat together!
Teacher Tip: Encourage children to sit or stand with enough space to move their bodies — model clapping, stepping, or nodding to the beat. Count them in with “1, 2, 3, 4” to help them find the pulse together, and ask them how the music makes them want to move.
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