PTP 1.2 Subdivision

production through performance

LESSON PLANS

1.2 Subdivision // Lesson Plan

LESSON OBJECTIVE

• Students will be able to divide the beat evenly into two, three, and four equal parts.

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PREPARATION

• Introduce the subdivision levels of eighth note, eighth note triplet, and sixteenth note by watching the video examples of each level in the Learn section.

• Practice saying the subdivision syllables along with a metronome as a class.

• Pay special attention to keeping the eighth note triplet even, students will over make the second division slightly longer.

• Find examples of different subdivision levels in student selected songs.

• Have students use the flashcards in partners or small groups to practice hearing the different levels of subdivision.

• Give students time to work through the subdivision workout videos in the suggested sequence.

Assessment

• Assess student’s ability to subdivision eighth note, eighth note triplet, and sixteenth note triplet using the subdivision assessment video in person.

• Play the video and have students perform in person.

• Alternatively, you can have them record the assessment.
  Give feedback immediately.

• Go through the rubric with the students together and have them identify which subdivisions they performed evenly and which ones they performed unevenly.