Summary
A rhythm play-along set to Tritsch Tratsch Polka. On-screen icons show the class exactly when to clap, tap, or play a percussion instrument, so the whole group keeps a steady beat together. A quick, high-energy way to practice reading rhythm and performing as an ensemble.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
A quick talk before or after playing Tritsch Tratsch Polka:
- How did the on-screen icons tell you when to play?
- What helped the whole class keep the same steady beat?
- Which part had the trickiest rhythm, and how did you figure it out?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: beat, rhythm, tempo, notation, ensemble.
Try it: Play Tritsch Tratsch Polka through once as a class, then split into two groups and take turns so one group keeps the beat while the other plays the pattern.