Lesson 5: Notes and Rhythm (II)

We have already learned four notes! They can be combined in several ways within a measure. These combinations give
music its distinct rhythm. Clap a steady beat while saying the rhythmic names of the notes below.

Reminder:
Note Name Technical Name Beats Note Rhythmic Name
Quarter note 四分音符 Crotchet 1 Dah

Half note 二分音符 Minim 2 Dah-ah

Dotted half note 附點二分音符 Dotted minim 3 Dah-ah-ah

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Whole note 全音符 Semibreve 4 Dah-ah-ah-ah

Notice the double bar line at the end of the line. Double bards should be placed at the end of every piece of music.

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 Lesson 5: Activities and Exercises
1. Draw barlines to divide the following lines of notes into measures. The top number of the time signature will tell
you how many beats to put in each measure. End each line with a double bar line.
2. Say the rhythmic names of the notes. Then clap a steady fundamental beat while saying the rhythmic names.

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 Lesson 5: More Activities and Exercises
We read music like read a book – from left to right. When we come to the end of a line, begin on the next line
without pausing. Try to clap a steady beat and say the rhythmic names of the challenging pieces below.

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

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Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

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