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	Time Signatures So far, we have looked at rhythms in which the quarter note receives the beat with 4 beats per measure. However, other combinations are possible. For example, waltzes have 3 beats per measure, while marches and polkas typically have 2 beats per bar. The time signature contains 2 numbers: The top number indicates the number of beats per bar. The bottom number indicates the value of the note receiving the beat. The time signature is placed at the beginning of the music after the key signature. However, a new time signature may be inserted anywhere in the music. 4 / 4 time: 4 beats per bar Quarter note gets beat Common time: Same as 4 / 4 time 3 / 4 time: 3 beats per bar Quarter note gets beat
How do I know when one bar ends and another begins? Can a note cross a bar line?   What happens if a note changes off the beat?	2 / 2 time: 2 beats per bar Half note gets beat Cut time: Same as 2 / 2 time 3 / 2 time: 3 beats per bar Half note gets beat
	Now for the tricky part: time signatures involving eighth notes. These time signatures typically involve groups of 3. For example, a 6 / 8 time signature has 6 beats per bar with the eighth note receiving one beat. (Display more examples.) 3 / 8 time: 3 beats per bar Eighth note gets beat 6 / 8 time: 6 beats per bar Eighth note gets beat 9 / 8 time: 9 beats per bar Eighth note gets beat