Time Signature Basics

A (a)   signature tells you how many beats go in each measure.

How many numbers make up a time signature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does a time signature look similar to?

• An equation

• A diagram

• A graph

• A fraction

How many beats does a quarter note get?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many beats is a half note worth?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How can you tell where a new measure starts?

• Making an educated guess

• Counting the rhythm

• Adding the time signature numbers together

Why do you think people created time signatures?

What would the time signature be for this rhythm?

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What would the time signature be for the following rhythm?

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How would you count the following rhythm?

• 1 2 3

• 1-2 3

• 1-2-3