Part 2 · Reading Rhythm · Chapter 14
Eighth notes split each beat in half. A single eighth note has a flag; two or more in the same beat are joined by a beam. Count them “1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &”.
Alternate hands.
This is the right hand of the basic rock beat.
Quarter notes and eighth notes together. Keep counting the &s.
Tap your foot on the numbers. The & is exactly when your foot comes up.