Basic Rhythm

Basic Rhythm

Quarter, Half, and Whole

Whole Note

Receives 4 beats

Half Note

Each receives two beats

Quarter Note

Each receives one beat

Multiple Choice

How many quarter notes does it take to equal a half note?

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Multiple Choice

How many quarter notes does it take to equal a whole note?

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Multiple Choice

How many beats is a quarter note plus a half rest, minus a quarter rest?

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Multiple Choice

How many half notes does it take to equal a whole note?

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Whole Rest

Rest for a whole measure, regardless of the number of beats in the measure

Remember: a whole rest looks like a "hole" in the ground

Half Rest

A half rest gets two beats

Remember: a half rest looks like a HAT

Quarter Rest

A quarter rest gets one beat

Multiple Choice

How many quarter rests does it take to equal a whole rest if there are three beats in a measure?

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Multiple Choice

How many quarter rests does it take to equal a half rest?

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Multiple Choice

How many half rests does it take to equal a whole rest when there are four beats in a measure?

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Use notes and rests to create music

Combine notes and rests of different values to create interesting music

Multiple Choice

How many beats is a quarter note plus a half rest, minus a quarter rest?

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Multiple Choice

How many beats is a quarter note plus a half note?

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Multiple Choice

How many beats is a whole note minus a half note?

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Multiple Choice

How many beats is a quarter note plus a half rest, minus a quarter rest?

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