In this module, you will learn how to listen to and notate divisions of musical time.
- Rhythm and Notation: the relative duration of notes and rests, how to write notes, dots and ties, triplets, and “swing”
- Meter and Notation: simple and compound meters, methods for counting, tempo, syncopation, and rhythmic obstinate
Parts to this Module
INTRODUCTION
Chart of Relative Notes and Equivalent Rests; Parts of the Notes; Flags and Beams; Dots and Ties; Triplets; Swing
Concept of duple, triple, and quadruple meter; time signatures; A method for counting the beat and divisions of the beat; Incomplete measures (anacrusis); Simple and Compound Meter; Two methods for counting in compound meter; Tempo; Syncopation; Rhythmic Ostinato
Practical/Analytical Application
(Links from Lesson 1 and Lesson 2)
Creative Application: Performing and Writing a Rhythmic Canon
DRILLS and PRACTICE
- In-Class Activities, download: Rhythm and Meter In-Class Practice.pdf
- Key to Meter exercises: Class Meter Practice_KEY.pdf
REVIEW for ASSESSMENT: Terms and Concepts to Know for Quiz 1