Part 2 · Reading Rhythm · Chapter 16

Reading Quarters and Eighths

Now put quarter notes, eighth notes and their rests together. These reading lines are like short sentences: read them one beat at a time.

EXAMPLE 16.1Line 1
TEMPO
EXAMPLE 16.2Line 2
TEMPO
EXAMPLE 16.3Line 3
TEMPO
EXAMPLE 16.4Line 4
TEMPO

A longer line with a whole-note ending.

Clap it firstTIP

Clap each line while counting before you play it. If you can clap it, you can play it.

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