Music SOL Instructional Strategies

Time Signatures and Tempo Markings. Check for understanding of meaning of time signatures (top number and bottom number), demonstration and guided practice: clapping, counting in various time signature patterns: 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4. Alter speed of beat and use to teach tempo markings: Lento (slow), Moderato (moderate), and Allegro con fuoco (fast). ................
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