Lesson 4: Rhythm

In this lesson, you are learning about: Note values Dotted notes Practice Opportunity Rests Time signatures Practice Opportunity Tempo and Dynamic markings	Dotted Notes In addition to whole notes, half notes, and so on, dots are also used to indicate rhythm. A dot adds half the value to the note that immediately precedes the dot. For example, if a whole note gets 4 beats, then: A dotted whole note gets 6 beats A dotted half note gets 3 beats. A dotted quarter note gets 1 1/2 beats.	See sample below.
		Listen Up! Sample Dotted Rhythm The recording plays the notes in the diagram below. A pulsing note has been added in the base clef to serve as a metronome.

Sample dotted rhythms: Blue lines below indicate the beats and sub-beats (4 beats per measure, quarter note gets beat). The notes with 3 tails are 32nd notes (two 32nds = one 16th). Double-dots are infrequently used.