Image of music notes on a treble staff. Image from
Note Duration and Reading Rhythms
Image of music notes on a music staff. Text next to and under image reads"Note Value Review. While reading your recorder music, use this guide if you forget how many beats to hold a note!" Image created by L. Macquarrie
Image of a light bulb. Text includes a whole note symbol, which is identified as a whole note, and says it equals four beats; a half note symbol, which is identified as a half note, and says it equals two beats; a quarter note symbol, which is identified as a quarter note, and says it equal one beat; a single eighth note symbol, which is identified as an eighth note, and says it equals a half of a beat;and a single sixteenth note symbol, which is identified as a sixteenth note, and says it equals a quarter of a beat. Image created by L. Macquarrie
Image includes a portion of a calculator with the text next to it saying Rhythm is Math! Image also includes two single eighth notes equalling one set of paired eighth notes. Text says Note: Although an eighth note lasts for one half beat, they are usually grouped in sets of two. One half plus one half equals two sounds for one steady beat. Image created by L. Macquarrie
Image text is Additionally, sixteenth notes are usually grouped together to make one beat, as well. Since they are one quarter beat a piece, they are grouped in sets of four. Image shows four single sixteenth notes equaling four sixteenth notes joined by the double beam. Image text continues by stating Make sense? So, let's see the big picture. The image shows sixteen single sixteenth notes equaling eight eighth notes,eight eighth notes equaling four quarter notes, four quarter notes equaling two half notes, and two half notes equaling one whole note. Image created by L. Macquarrie. Image of note breakdown chart from http://illogictree.com/blog/2010/05/how-to-code-a-rhythm-game/
Image of music rests with their corresponding note value. Includes images of a whole note and rest, half note and rest, quarter note and rest, eighth note and rest, and a sixteenth note and rest. Image created by http://www.adultpianolesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/MusicNoteSymbolsTable3.gif
Image of a table including note image, note name, and rest equivalent. The table includes a whole note and whole rest, both with a value of 4 beats; a half note and half rest, both with a value of 2 beats; a quarter note and quarter rest, both with a value of 1 beat, an eighth note and eighth rest, both with a value of 1/2 beat, and a sixteenth note and sixteenth rest, both with a value of 1/4 of a beat. Image created by L. Macquarrie and chart from http://www.all-music-sheets.com/page.html?chapter=0&id=9
Image of dotted quarter note equals one quarter note plus one eighth note. Text to the side is "So a quarter note is one beat. The dot adds half the notes value, so it would equal 1 1/2 beats." Image of dotted half note equals a half note plus a quarter note. Text to the side is "A half note equals 2 beats. The dot adds half of the notes value, so it would be 3 beats." Image of a computer mouse with text above that reads "Make sense? Go to musictheory.net for extra practice with dotted notes! Image created by L. Macquarrie
Image of a quarter note tied to a half note. Text below reads "1 beat, 2 beats, =3beats." Image of men's tie. Text above reads "No, not that kind of tie!" Title text is "Ties." Text on the slide is "A tie is a curved line which connects notes of the same pitch. Only the first note is played and then it is held for the total value of the connected notes. Image created by L. Macquarrie. Image of men's tie retrieved from instruments.thefind.com
Rhythm Syllables
If you get stuck, think about how we read our rhythm flash-cards in class! We use rhythm syllables to count everything out.
Image of table with 4 rows and 2 columns. Each note value is defined by text to explain matching syllables. Text for sixteenth notes is "ti-ri-ti-ri." Text for eighth notes is "ta-ta." Text for quarter note is "ta." Text for half note is "ta-ah." Text for whole note is "ta-ah-ah-ah." Image created by L. Macquarrie
Take a look at this lesson on duration on music theory.net.
Composing
Now that you have a better understanding, compose your own 4 measure rhythm. Each measure should contain 4 beats. You'll be able to use this rhythm later to create your own recorder melody!
Image of a staff with four measures. Includes images of a treble clef with 4/4 time signature. Image created by L. Macquarrie
Duration Quiz
1. How many beats are in a half note?
Answer Key: 1. b 2. d. 3.a. 4.d 5. b
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Extending the Learning
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Video of rhythms performed on STOMP! Image from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu15Ou-jKM0 |