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In Figure-3 (A snapshot from the activity), example: (12)1212(13), 1-2312, (123)-21
Rhythm has been created with 4 grey (23)12 etc. Corresponding colours (Grey,
triangles (sound A) in the first row, 3 Yellow, Orange for occupied positions
yellow circles (sound B) and 1 orange and White for an empty space) can also
circle (sound C). The positions (dots) are be used to represent the pattern in
at equal intervals (though it depends colour codes.
on the user/children if they wish to play b. Translating the pattern: In this
the sounds A, B and C at equal positions activity a pattern can be
or any position). These different pieces translated from one
of sound can also be played together. medium to another; for example,
For example, if two positions on a line from sound to visual. The
or all the positions A, B and C in a line Rhythm pattern
are played together then it can be (figure) can be visualised
represented using brackets as – (AB) in the form of gestures of physical
or (BC) or (ABC). A ‘-’ can be used to movements by children. Each
denote an empty line (no sound played sound A, B and C can
on a line). For this figure the pattern correspond to certain
can be written or named as (AB) ABAB physical movements or
(AC). Numerals can also be used. For
gestures.
For example:

Table-1: Physical movements and gestures as per rhythm sounds

Sound Physical movements/gestures
A Raise left hand
B Clap
C Raise right hand
(ABC) Raise both hands and Clap simultaneously
(AB) Clap to left side
(BC) Clap to right side
(AC) Raise both hands
‘-’ Empty space Free your hands

c. Different elements in pattern: d. Tracking any changes in
The above pattern is a three Pattern: Let children listen to
element pattern. Three patterns and engage them to

instruments are played by raise their hand when they

two characters. Children can be sense any change in the pattern.
asked to identify the characters They can also raise their hand at
from corresponding sounds. the point of change.

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