G6 U2 Task 5 – Rhythm Challenge


Rhythm is an important part of being able to read, notate, and perform music.

You will be given the task of clapping a given rhythm that Mr. Johnston supplies on a rhythm card. You will choose the rhythm card to perform from several given.

You will be graded on your accuracy and ability to perform in a steady tempo.


100% accuracy in steady tempo = 8

100% accuracy not in a steady tempo = 7

one small mistake but in a steady tempo = 6

one or two mistakes out of tempo = 4/5

needed help to figure out the rhythm but could then play it correctly in tempo = 2/3

could not perform rhythm correctly = 1