What is a steady beat?
Rhythm and Melody Fundamentals
Grade 1 music starts with a beat you can clap, then a rhythm you can tap. Body percussion is the instrument already in the room.
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How this lesson runs
- Find the steady beat (clap, pat, step).
- Layer a simple rhythm on top.
- Listen for same and different in a short piece.
Source: CPALMS music standards · 6 flashcards below.
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Grade 1 study cards. Ages 6 to 8. Not a test. Not a grade.