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Date Posted: 17:29:07 02/22/06 Wed
Author: Kimberly
Subject: Re: Natural Rythem
In reply to: Ferris 's message, "Natural Rythem" on 18:43:17 04/22/05 Fri

I think rhythm can be taught, but I think it needs to be approached in different ways. The concept of quarter notes and dotted sixteenth notes can be very overwhelming for people to learn - especially young children! I think you should teach them songs or chants that incorporate rhythms first - like that chattanooga chattanooga choo choo train chant that Dr. Owen taught us. Most kids will most likely be able to do that before reading rhythms on paper.

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[> Re: Natural Rhythm -- Bradley Jayne, 21:49:15 02/23/06 Thu [1]

I agree with Cynthia. The student must first get a feel for the macrobeat, and then move to the microbeat. Next, speaking rhythms on traditional syllables is very beneficial. Usings Du's to represent the macrobeats and Du-de to represent the microbeat will greatly improve your students feel for rhythm. I also suggest the use of Dalcroze and Eurhythmics to improve rhythm. Eurhythmics involves getting the beat internalized which is THE most important factor in familiarizing yourself with rhythm. Hope this helps.


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