What does the top number mean?

• 6 measures in the whole song

• there are 6 beats in each measure

• the song can only play 6 beats

What does the bottom number mean?

• the eighth note gets the beat

• it is 1/8 of the song

• It completes the fraction

How many beats does this note get in 6/8?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 0

How many eighth notes are inside the dotted quarter?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many beats does this note get in 6/8 time?

• 0

• 3

• 4

• 6

How many eighth notes fit into the dotted half note?

• 6

• 2

• 0

• 3

How many beats does this note get in 6/8 time?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many beats is this rhythm in 6/8 time?

• 0

• 1

• 4

• 3

How many beats of rest does this receive in 6/8 time?

• 6

• 3

• 2

• 0

How many beats of rest does this rhythm receive in 6/8 time?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 2