meloktaLearning goal
Feels and plays the strong–weak–weak pattern of three-four time.
Topic
Some dances, like the waltz, are counted in threes: ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three.
Prior knowledge
Can read quarter notes and rests.
Teacher note
The count-in is three clicks. Sway together as a class saying ‘ONE-two-three’ to give the feeling of a waltz. The bass drum is always on the first beat of the bar.
Lesson steps
- ONE-two-three: bass drum, snare, snare.
- Four bars of waltz, with two beats of rest at the end.
- And now a waltz with eighth notes!