Rhythm

Rhythm

Remember how time signatures work.

The top number tells us the number of beats (notes and rests); bottom number tells us the type of beat.

Multiple Choice

What does this time signature mean?

• Three crotchets in a bar

• Three beats in a bar

• Four beats in a bar

• Four beats every three bars

Multiple Choice

What does this time signature mean?

• 6 quavers in a bar

• 8 quavers in a bar

• 8 beats in a bar

• 6 beats in a bar

Multiple Choice

What does this mean?

• 4/4: 4 crotchets per bar

• 2/4: 2 crotchets per bar

• 2/2: 2 minims per bar

• 4/2: 4 minims per bar

Multiple Choice

And what does this mean?

• 4/4: 4 crotchets per bar

• 2/4: 2 crotchets per bar

• 2/2: 2 minims per bar

• 4/2: 4 minims per bar

So, the first type of RHYTHM question you might get is where you have to find the key signature.

To do this, add up the number of crotchets/quavers in the bar. Make sure you include the notes AND THE RESTS!

Multiple Choice

What is the time signature for this bar?

• 6/8

• 3/4

• 5/8

• 4/4