Rhythmic Fun: Body Percussion and Fields of Anthery

Rhythmic Fun: Body Percussion and Fields of Anthery

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to perform body percussion and understand the basics of Fields of Anthery.

What do you already know about body percussion and Fields of Anthery?

Ice Breaker: Rhythmic Clap

Clap your hands in a simple rhythm, then have the students repeat it back. Increase the complexity gradually.

Body Percussion Game: Simon Says

Play a game of Simon Says using body percussion movements like clapping, stomping, and patting. The leader will demonstrate a sequence and the students will follow.

Introduction to Fields of Anthery

Explain the background and significance of the Fields of Anthery. Play a short audio or video clip to introduce the tune.

Melody Exploration

Listen to the Fields of Anthery and identify the recurring melody. Have the students hum or vocalize the melody together.

Rhythmic Patterns

Break down the rhythm of Fields of Anthery into simple patterns and have the students clap or stomp along.

Group Performance

Divide the class into groups and have each group create their own body percussion routine to accompany Fields of Anthery.

Final Performance

Each group performs their body percussion routine while the rest of the class hums or vocalizes the melody of Fields of Anthery.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.