1.2 Subdivision
REWIRE THEORY
OBJECTIVES
Divide the beat evenly into two, three, and four equal parts.
Aurally identify subdivisions.
PREPARATION
Learning Event Subdivision Watch the subdivision videos for eighth note, sixteenth note, eighth note triplet, and sixteenth note triplet subdivision.
Activity Practice saying the different subdivision levels with a metronome at different tempos as class. Reinforce the importance of the evenness between subdivisions, especially on the eighth note triplet. Have individual students say the subdivision syllables aloud.
Ear Training Subdivision Identification: Listen and identify the different subdivision levels played by the hihat and in rapper’s flow in the Spotify playlist
Practice Subdivision Workout: Do the workout as a class by playing the Noteflight video. Give students an opportunity to practice individually with headphones when finished and have them perform it for a partner. Preview what will be assessed at the end of the week so they can practice by themselves. Encourage students to record a performance of the assessment portion of the workout and to listen back to their performance objectively. Model this behavior to start students metacognating about their practice.
Assessment
Assess Subdivision Workout: Test 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 meaningful 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.
Notes: Starting the study sequence with the understanding and application of a concept as basic as steady beat sets the tone for the