Middle School Percussion

Welcome to Middle School Percussion.

Let's Review our Cup Song!

QUESTIONS:
1. What is a time signature and what is it's purpose?
2. What does the top number indicate in a time signature?
What does the bottom number indicate in a time signature?
3. How many beats does a quarter note get in 4/4 time?
4. How many beats does a half note get in 4/4 time?
5. How many beats are in a 4/4 measure?

Let's try the same rhythm with another song...

WHY does this work? Why can we apply the same rhythm to another song?

Hint: It has to do with what we were just talking about....

Let's Try One More...

BOOMWHACKERS

RULES OF THE LAND

THE BOOMWHACKER PROMISE

1. I will do what Mr. Freeman says to keep myself, my friends, and my instruments safe.
2. I will not use aggressive force on these instruments.
3. I will not hit my friends with these instruments.
4. I will not put my mouth ANYWHERE on these instruments.
5. I will not play these instruments while Mr. Freeman is talking.
6. I understand that breaking these rules WILL result in a loss of participation points AND forced retirement of the instrument.

Deck the Halls

Deck the halls with bows of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly!
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our fine apparel,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Troll the ancient yule-tide carol!
Fa la la la la, la la la la.