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Which subject	Music
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Steady beat
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Introduction to Steady Beat: The Heart of Music

🎶 Welcome to Our Musical Adventure!

Hello, young musicians! Today, we are diving into the wonderful world of music, and we're going to explore something very special — steady beat!

🌟 What is a Steady Beat?

Imagine your heart beating consistently—thump-thump, thump-thump. That rhythm keeps you alive, and in music, the steady beat is just like the heart of a song. It gives a piece of music its pulse and helps us stay in sync when we play or dance!

🎵 Let's Get Moving!

To kick off our lesson, I have a fun activity for you!

• Grab Your Body Instruments: Everyone, stand up and look around the room. We’re going to create a steady beat using our bodies! Let’s use our hands and feet.

Activity: Body Percussion

1. Clap Your Hands: Clap your hands together to make a loud sound.
2. Stomp Your Feet: Now, stomp one foot on the ground!
3. Snap Your Fingers: Can you snap your fingers?
4. Mix It Up: Let’s come up with a pattern. For example: Clap, stomp, clap, stomp.

🎤 Listen Up!

After practicing, let’s listen to a fun piece of music together. As the music plays, see if you can find the steady beat. Can you clap along? Remember, keep your claps in time with the music!

📝 What’s Next?

Now that we've had some fun with our bodies and listened carefully, we’re ready to learn more about how steady beat works in different types of music. Get ready for some exciting activities, games, and songs where you’ll become rhythm experts!

🎉 Let’s Get Started!

Are you ready to discover the magical world of steady beats? Let the music play, and let’s have an amazing time together!