7th grade drummers

Welcome!

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play a funk beat on the drum set
I can define the fundamental subdivision of each major beat and explain how to play fillls on the drum set. 
I can play a fill on the drum set in at least one of the three styles we are currently practicing. 
I can define and discuss ensemble hits
I can read music on the bells and snare drum effectively. 

Part One: Playing Fills in ALL styles. Students will play individually for assessment

Part Two: Ensemble hits

Part Three:  Technique Unit

Part Four: Stevie Wonder's Superstition -  swing 16th notes, and "funk." Secondary assignments. Double check of attendance on Friday and discussion of make ups.

Part Five: Tradition of Excellence! Review page  8 and intro to page 8!

Part Six: Introduce Pictures at an Exhibition.

Part Seven: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities