Building Blocks of Jazz – Rhythm II
3:35
Grades: 5 - 12
Video Description: Rhythm II is a continuation of the previous lesson about rhythm. Phil Dunlap on piano, and his guests Jahmal Nichols on bass, and Marty Morrison on drums, demonstrate how rhythm helps musicians come together to create a band.
Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Jazz-18**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- If a bass and drum set are available, have students practice techniques demonstrated in the video.
- After watching the video have students explain in their own words how the different instruments featured work together to create a cohesive rhythm section.
- Use the video as part of an arts appreciation activity. What is student reaction to the music played? What new information did they learn about how music is created, played or performed?
*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
