Part 2 · Reading Rhythm · Chapter 13
A rest means don’t play, but keep counting. Every note value has a matching rest.
| REST | LOOKS LIKE | LASTS |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter rest | A zigzag | 1 beat |
| Half rest | A block sitting on the middle line | 2 beats |
| Whole rest | A block hanging from the 4th line | A whole bar |
Play on 1 and 3, rest on 2 and 4.
Rest on 1 and 2 (a half rest), then play 3 and 4.
Four notes, then a whole bar of rest. Keep counting through it.
Lift your stick slightly during a rest, ready for the next note. Freezing in place makes the next note late.