Rhythm

Reading and playing a simple

rhythm
What is a rhythm?
A rhythm is simply a regular, repeated pattern of
sounds in music.
A rhythm can be fast or slow and in some cases a
mixture of both.
Why is rhythm important in music?
Rhythm is very important because it keeps the
fun and good beat of a song. It also makes a
pattern in the song.
Rhythm is basically what keeps a song together.
What makes a rhythm?
In music, a rhythm is written on paper using a
combination of notes.
The three basic notes are the semibreve, the
minim and the crotchet.
Each note carries its own beat value.
The semibreve/ Whole Note

4 beats
The Minim/ Half Note

2 beats
The Crotchet/ Quarter note

1 beat
 Activity
What is the name of this note?

A) semibreve
B) Crotchet
C) Minus
D) Minim
 Activity (contd)
What is the name of this note?
A) Minim
B) Crotchet
C) Semibreve
D) Half Note
 Activity (contd.)
How many beats does this note carry?
A) 5 beats
B) 3 beats
C) 1 beat
D) 2 beats
 Activity (contd.)
Clap/ tap the following rhythm