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Jane · 04-18-2008, 04:47 AM

Update on working with The Student who needs beat help:

I saw her in class Tuesday night and at lunch today (Thursday). I had the class clap to a metronome, then put it on silent and kept them clapping, turned it back on and saw if they were still on. We mixed that up quite a bit and then did it individually. Very interesting! Most people were great at it, The Student had to concentrate very hard, but she could do it.

Then we put in a basic 4/4 Masmoudi Saghir (Baladi) and went through the same process. Everyone kept up and clapped along just fine, The Student had a harder time with this. Next we put in real music and did the same thing. This is where The Student really fell apart. It's very hard for her to find the beat with the rhythm and the melody in the context of regular music. Problem identified! Now I know what I can work with her on and keep an eye out for.

I told everyone about the tick-tock clock in bed idea, and a few said they'd try it.

Just for fun after class, I tried to get everyone to clap between the beats, nobody could do it, but they had a fun time trying and laughed a lot!

Next Tuesday we're going to try dancing off the beat.

Thanks for all the input folks!

04-18-2008, 04:47 AM	#25 (permalink)
Jane Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In the mountains Posts: 478	Update! Update on working with The Student who needs beat help: I saw her in class Tuesday night and at lunch today (Thursday). I had the class clap to a metronome, then put it on silent and kept them clapping, turned it back on and saw if they were still on. We mixed that up quite a bit and then did it individually. Very interesting! Most people were great at it, The Student had to concentrate very hard, but she could do it. Then we put in a basic 4/4 Masmoudi Saghir (Baladi) and went through the same process. Everyone kept up and clapped along just fine, The Student had a harder time with this. Next we put in real music and did the same thing. This is where The Student really fell apart. It's very hard for her to find the beat with the rhythm and the melody in the context of regular music. Problem identified! Now I know what I can work with her on and keep an eye out for. I told everyone about the tick-tock clock in bed idea, and a few said they'd try it. Just for fun after class, I tried to get everyone to clap between the beats, nobody could do it, but they had a fun time trying and laughed a lot! Next Tuesday we're going to try dancing off the beat. Thanks for all the input folks!