Rhythm machine challenge (BD). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a harder bass drum rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (single rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a harder single-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a harder bass drum rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (BD/Sn). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a 2-layer percusson rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (2-part rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a 2-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a 2-part rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (Tom/Clap). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a basic 2-layer percusson rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (2-part rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a basic 2-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a basic 2-part rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (BD/Sn). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a harder 2-layer percusson rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (2-part rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a harder 2-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a harder 2-part rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (BD). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a bass drum rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (single rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a single-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a bass drum rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (HHC). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a harder hi-hat rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (single rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a harder single-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a harder hi-hat rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (HHC/HHO). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a 2-layer hi-hat rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (2-part rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a 2-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a 2-part rhythm that they hear

Rhythm machine challenge (HHO/Clap). Pupils use this emulation of a popular rhythm programmer (Roland TB303) to recreate a 2-layer percusson rhythm that they hear.

Curriculum area: Aural perception (2-part rhythm)

Main focus: Recreating a 2-instrument rhythm on a rhythm programmer

Possible learning outcomes: Pupils can program a 2-part rhythm that they hear

Live backing sequencer to support a composition or improvisation based on Track 02 Amanecer Andino (Andean Dawn) from Saydisc Percussion Around the World. (Also Track 01 of Saydisc Listen to This! KS3.) In the original recording there's a free slow introduction followed by a faster section based on C and Am chords, but with this tool users can decide their own structure.

KS2/3 idea - students can use this tool to provide an accompaniment while one student performs live their own version of a characteristic pentatonic melody on a separate instrument. Students can also use this tool for support as they play along and learn the ostinato drum and guitar parts.

There are 2 sample pads (kick and clap). Pupils hear a rhythm pattern and then try to play it on the pads, recording what they do so that they can later evaluate their efforts. There are 3 patterns to copy, increasing in complexity.

Curriculum area: Performing, aural copying

Main focus: Playing beats made from 2 sounds, as heard aurally

Possible Learning Outcomes: Improved skill at reproducing 2-layer beat riffs