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Math of RhythmIt takes mathematical awareness to build sound into rhythm and rhythm into songs. This high-energy workshop uses music, with visual and auditory examples, so students of all learni... Read more

Math of Rhythm
It takes mathematical awareness to build sound into rhythm and rhythm into songs. This high-energy workshop uses music, with visual and auditory examples, so students of all learning styles can understand and experience math concepts in a new way. This is a great team-building exercise. We'll learn and perform a rhythm-song by using call-and-response techniques. First time players and professional drummers will each have a chance to use and challenge their skills.

On our second visit, we'll "illustrate" this rhythm in a graph paper and chart format. The charts allow us to "see" the patterns, shapes and sequences and their relationships to the music. We'll reflect on how to apply this information to your classroom.
Goals:
Provide an alternative to written numbers to introduce and reinforce math concepts with concrete and conceptual strategies for classroom use.
Develop creative and critical thinking skills.
Use music to:
**Hear the patterns and sequences within music, and get the connection to math
**"See" the geometric shapes that represent or illustrate a rhythm
**Connect fractions and musical time signatures to a common purpose

We will spend time with the students on correct technique instruction and the vocabulary of music. Language and drum playing skills will be age appropriate. The difficulty of the rhythms will also be geared to the ages of the students.

Our primary focus will be having the students enjoy their experience, be involved in hands-on playing on professional instruments and discussing the math relationships in music.

On Day 1, Tony will arrive 2 hours before the first workshop. The school will need to reserve the dedicated space for 2 days. This dedicated space will be used for both days. Tony will leave his instr... Read more

On Day 1, Tony will arrive 2 hours before the first workshop. The school will need to reserve the dedicated space for 2 days. This dedicated space will be used for both days. Tony will leave his instruments set up overnight.