Chapter 7: FEEL THE RhyTHM ta ka ta ki Ta
3rd StandardArts
FEEL THE RhyTHM ta ka ta ki Ta - Chapter Summary
# Feel the Rhythm
## Overview
The chapter "Feel the Rhythm" introduces students to the world of rhythm and musical notes through engaging activities that include body percussion, rhythmic exercises, traditional songs, and the use of musical instruments. It aims to develop a basic understanding of musical concepts such as taala, swaras, and pitch through interactive singing, clapping, movement, and storytelling.
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Understanding Beats and Rhythms
- **Steady vs. Irregular Beats**: Observations from nature like clock ticking (steady) vs. leaves rustling (irregular).
- **Examples**: Steady—tick-tock of a clock, dripping water; Irregular—honking, pressure cooker whistle.
- **Activity**: Clap, click, stamp, and stomp to practice rhythmic patterns.
### 2. Body Percussion and Rhythmic Mapping
- **Call and Response Activity**: Students use claps (1), snaps (2), stomps (3), and mouth sounds (4) to create rhythmic sequences.
- **Creative Expression**: Students develop their own rhythm patterns and perform them.
### 3. Songs with Rhythm: “We Shall Overcome”
- Sung in three languages: Hindi (“Hum Honge Kamyab”), English (“We Shall Overcome”), Kannada (“Navu Gedde Geltivi”).
- Encourages multilingual musical appreciation and unity through song.
### 4. Keeping Rhythm with Instruments
- Use of instruments like dandia sticks, manjeera, dafli, clapper, maracas, and rattles to maintain rhythmic patterns.
- **Clap Variations**: Different claps (left, right, above, silent) while counting to internalize rhythm.
- **Introduction to Tabla Bol**: Sounds like *dha ge na ti*, *na ka dhi na* leading to the taala “Keherva”.
### 5. Learning Musical Notes (Swara)
- **Saptak (Seven Notes)**: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni.
- **Practice**: Singing these notes up and down to understand pitch.
- **Connection with Emotion**: Based on ancient *Natya Shastra*, each note evokes different emotions.
### 6. Song-Based Physical Activities
- **“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”**: Sung in Punjabi to develop motor coordination and rhythm.
- **Tempo Variations**: Try singing at different speeds (laya).
### 7. Birthday Song in Sanskrit
- **Lyrics**: “Janma Dinam Idam Ayi Priya Sakhe…”
- **Meaning**: A prayer for joy, health, and a meaningful life.
- **Composer**: Swami Tejomayananda
### 8. Story of Notes from Nature
- **Origin of Notes**: Ancient text *Naradiya Shiksha* links musical notes to animal and bird sounds.
- **Fun Song**: “Sa is for peacock... Ni is for elephant” – helps children associate notes with visuals.
### 9. Animal Sounds Exploration
- **Activity**: Identify high and low-pitched sounds from birds and animals.
- **Interactive Task**: Mimic these sounds and build auditory awareness.
### 10. Building Blocks of Music: Alankars
- **Concept**: Alankar means ornament – decorative note patterns in music.
- **Practice**: Singing sequences like SS RR GG MM | PP DhDh | NN ṠṠ || etc.
## Overview
The chapter "Feel the Rhythm" introduces students to the world of rhythm and musical notes through engaging activities that include body percussion, rhythmic exercises, traditional songs, and the use of musical instruments. It aims to develop a basic understanding of musical concepts such as taala, swaras, and pitch through interactive singing, clapping, movement, and storytelling.
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Understanding Beats and Rhythms
- **Steady vs. Irregular Beats**: Observations from nature like clock ticking (steady) vs. leaves rustling (irregular).
- **Examples**: Steady—tick-tock of a clock, dripping water; Irregular—honking, pressure cooker whistle.
- **Activity**: Clap, click, stamp, and stomp to practice rhythmic patterns.
### 2. Body Percussion and Rhythmic Mapping
- **Call and Response Activity**: Students use claps (1), snaps (2), stomps (3), and mouth sounds (4) to create rhythmic sequences.
- **Creative Expression**: Students develop their own rhythm patterns and perform them.
### 3. Songs with Rhythm: “We Shall Overcome”
- Sung in three languages: Hindi (“Hum Honge Kamyab”), English (“We Shall Overcome”), Kannada (“Navu Gedde Geltivi”).
- Encourages multilingual musical appreciation and unity through song.
### 4. Keeping Rhythm with Instruments
- Use of instruments like dandia sticks, manjeera, dafli, clapper, maracas, and rattles to maintain rhythmic patterns.
- **Clap Variations**: Different claps (left, right, above, silent) while counting to internalize rhythm.
- **Introduction to Tabla Bol**: Sounds like *dha ge na ti*, *na ka dhi na* leading to the taala “Keherva”.
### 5. Learning Musical Notes (Swara)
- **Saptak (Seven Notes)**: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni.
- **Practice**: Singing these notes up and down to understand pitch.
- **Connection with Emotion**: Based on ancient *Natya Shastra*, each note evokes different emotions.
### 6. Song-Based Physical Activities
- **“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”**: Sung in Punjabi to develop motor coordination and rhythm.
- **Tempo Variations**: Try singing at different speeds (laya).
### 7. Birthday Song in Sanskrit
- **Lyrics**: “Janma Dinam Idam Ayi Priya Sakhe…”
- **Meaning**: A prayer for joy, health, and a meaningful life.
- **Composer**: Swami Tejomayananda
### 8. Story of Notes from Nature
- **Origin of Notes**: Ancient text *Naradiya Shiksha* links musical notes to animal and bird sounds.
- **Fun Song**: “Sa is for peacock... Ni is for elephant” – helps children associate notes with visuals.
### 9. Animal Sounds Exploration
- **Activity**: Identify high and low-pitched sounds from birds and animals.
- **Interactive Task**: Mimic these sounds and build auditory awareness.
### 10. Building Blocks of Music: Alankars
- **Concept**: Alankar means ornament – decorative note patterns in music.
- **Practice**: Singing sequences like SS RR GG MM | PP DhDh | NN ṠṠ || etc.
Feel the Rhythm
Overview
The chapter "Feel the Rhythm" introduces students to the world of rhythm and musical notes through engaging activities that include body percussion, rhythmic exercises, traditional songs, and the use of musical instruments. It aims to develop a basic understanding of musical concepts such as taala, swaras, and pitch through interactive singing, clapping, movement, and storytelling.
Key Topics Covered
1. Understanding Beats and Rhythms
- Steady vs. Irregular Beats: Observations from nature like clock ticking (steady) vs. leaves rustling (irregular).
- Examples: Steady—tick-tock of a clock, dripping water; Irregular—honking, pressure cooker whistle.
- Activity: Clap, click, stamp, and stomp to practice rhythmic patterns.
2. Body Percussion and Rhythmic Mapping
- Call and Response Activity: Students use claps (1), snaps (2), stomps (3), and mouth sounds (4) to create rhythmic sequences.
- Creative Expression: Students develop their own rhythm patterns and perform them.
3. Songs with Rhythm: “We Shall Overcome”
- Sung in three languages: Hindi (“Hum Honge Kamyab”), English (“We Shall Overcome”), Kannada (“Navu Gedde Geltivi”).
- Encourages multilingual musical appreciation and unity through song.
4. Keeping Rhythm with Instruments
- Use of instruments like dandia sticks, manjeera, dafli, clapper, maracas, and rattles to maintain rhythmic patterns.
- Clap Variations: Different claps (left, right, above, silent) while counting to internalize rhythm.
- Introduction to Tabla Bol: Sounds like dha ge na ti, na ka dhi na leading to the taala “Keherva”.
5. Learning Musical Notes (Swara)
- Saptak (Seven Notes): Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni.
- Practice: Singing these notes up and down to understand pitch.
- Connection with Emotion: Based on ancient Natya Shastra, each note evokes different emotions.
6. Song-Based Physical Activities
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”: Sung in Punjabi to develop motor coordination and rhythm.
- Tempo Variations: Try singing at different speeds (laya).
7. Birthday Song in Sanskrit
- Lyrics: “Janma Dinam Idam Ayi Priya Sakhe…”
- Meaning: A prayer for joy, health, and a meaningful life.
- Composer: Swami Tejomayananda
8. Story of Notes from Nature
- Origin of Notes: Ancient text Naradiya Shiksha links musical notes to animal and bird sounds.
- Fun Song: “Sa is for peacock... Ni is for elephant” – helps children associate notes with visuals.
9. Animal Sounds Exploration
- Activity: Identify high and low-pitched sounds from birds and animals.
- Interactive Task: Mimic these sounds and build auditory awareness.
10. Building Blocks of Music: Alankars
- Concept: Alankar means ornament – decorative note patterns in music.
- Practice: Singing sequences like SS RR GG MM | PP DhDh | NN ṠṠ || etc.