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The counting is the same for Example 2.2c:

The exercises in Section 2.2 include a variety of simple meters. Remember, a dotted note

is worth three of the next smaller note value. (A dotted whole note is worth three half notes; a

dotted half note is worth three quarters, a dotted quarter note is worth three eighths.) For

counting rests, position hands palms up and give a slight bounce with the wrist for each pulse of

rest. If using these exercises in an individual instruction setting, the teacher can set a steady beat

by tapping on a drum or on part of the piano to create a background metric pulse. Remember,

beat “one” should always get a slight emphasis to develop awareness of metric accent. In a class

setting, the students can be divided into two groups. The first group sets the background pulse,

counting in the meter while drumming, stomping, or tapping a steady pulse while the second

group can perform the given rhythm. After the first reading, the groups can switch jobs.

Exercises for Section 2.2

A. Clap and count the following rhythms. Count within the time signature, not just the
individual value of the note. (Guide: Example 2.2b and 2.2c.)