Counting sixteenth note variations

COUNTING SIXTEENTH NOTES

Last week, we reviewed/learned how to count sixteenth note variations. Please take a look at the chart to the right to make sure you understand the basics before moving on.

Review

Sixteenth Notes

Review

Sixteenth Note Variation 1

Review

Sixteenth Note Variation 2

We also came up alternative ways to learn or play a rhythm using WORDS

For example, we said "watermelon" for four sixteenth notes instead of 1e+a.

Multiple Select

Which of these different words could you use to represent four sixteenth notes instead of "watermelon"?

• Phone

• Apple Pie

• Porcupine

• Avocado

This sixteenth note variation is counted "1 + a" but sounds like "blueberry."

Multiple Choice

Which of these different words could you use to represent this rhythm?

• Pie

• Pineapple

• Rocket

• Candle

This sixteenth note variation is counted "1 e +" and sounds like "apple pie"

Multiple Choice

Which of these different words could you use to represent this rhythm?

• Moo

• Lighthouse

• Monopoly

• Fireplace

Multiple Choice

Match this counting with the correct musical excerpt below:

1+ 2e+a 3e+ / 1e+ 2e+a 3

Multiple Choice

Match this counting with the correct musical excerpt below:

1e+ 2e+ 3e+a / 1e+ 2e+a 3+

Multiple Choice

Match the WORDS with the correct musical excerpt below:

happy watermelon blueberry /happy watermelon blueberry

Multiple Choice

Match the WORDS with the correct musical excerpt below:

watermelon apple watermelon apple lime / lime apple watermelon lime