Rhythm Composition

Partner A: Cadence Ames

Partner B: Amelia Kimmel

Instructions:
With a partner create 2 complimentary, 2 measure rhythms to be played along with
the song of your choice from this list below. Each song is in a different meter and has
different requirements. Be sure to carefully read the requirements of each song.

PART 1:
1. Pick the song you will accompany with your rhythm composition. Determine the
type of meter it is by listening to the song and filling in the blanks.

2. Fill out the rhythm values and counting of the rhythm options for your chosen
song
“High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco:

Counting: 1 + 1e+a 1 1e + 1- + -2 1 + a
Total Beats: 1 1 1 1 2 1

“Spaceship” by Kanye West:

Counting:
Total Beats:
 PART 2: Composition
Compose a 2 measure rhythm in your songs meter. These rhythms should compliment
each other by using different patterns and rests. Use the possible rhythm combinations
listed with your song in part 1.

1. Write a rhythm using the correct amount of beats per measure on your individual
work slide. Make sure you use at least 3 of the given rhythms.
2. Add words to your rhythm to help you learn it. Make sure the amount of syllables
match the amount of notes.
3. Practice your rhythm individually as a loop (repeating over and over)
4. Practice your rhythm as a loop at the same time as your partner
5. Record your rhythm with your song in the background and submit it on FlipGrid

Final Rhythm:
Work Page: Copy and paste what you need.

ONLY USE THE IMAGES NEXT TO

THE TIME SIGNATURE YOU WILL BE
USING!

Words: Watermelon smiles at me and goes crazy invisible

Counting:
1e+a 2+ 3 4 1 2 3+ 4e+a
 Rubric:

5 4 3 2 1

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the counting most the some the little the counting
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able to apply able to apply able to apply able to apply to apply their
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of rhythms to of rhythms to of rhythms to of rhythms to rhythms to text
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composition composition composition composition composition

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