Additional Exercises Using Whole, 1/2, 1/4 Notes

Lets review what we've discussed so far:

Whole notes.
1/2 notes.
1/4 notes.

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Dictation is simply writing out the rhythm that you hear being played on a piece of paper. Why is this important? It is the key to analyzing and learning styles of music. Say there is a drum groove that you really like and you would like something similar in your song. Being able to hear the drum parts and recreate them is a great advantage. We recommend that you do this type of exercise regularly if not daily.

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Don't forget to PLAY these rhythms on your instrument as well!

Dictation is not about perfect penmanship but about hearing. Hearing all the rhythms being played and documenting the performance. This practice will perfect our hearing and understanding of the rhythms of multiple styles of music.

Here are some additional exercises to listen to, count to, write out, play on your instrument, and clap to. The answers are under each but don't cheat. Listen and write out the rhythms, then check your work.

Below is a template you can use for writing out rhythms.

RhythmExerciseTemplate.pdf11.2KB

Exercise 1

Clapping

Piano (listen for the duration)

Exercise1-answers.pdf12.9KB

Exercise 2

Clapping

Piano (listen for the duration)

Exercise2-answers.pdf13.2KB

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Now take it further and create your own exercises. The more you do it the better you will become. Remember, the pros are masters of the fundamentals. These are the fundamentals, master them.

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Rhythm Lesson List

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Opening Statements Tempo / BPM Notes and Measures Time Signatures Whole, 1/2, and 1/4 Notes Creating Rhythms Rhythm / Dictation Exercises 1 The Importance of Drums Introduction to Drums Rests, Ties (Whole, 1/2, and 1/4 Notes)

🏗️ Rhythm / Dictation Exercises 2 - in process

🏗️ Dotted Half Notes and Ties - in process

Rhythm / Dictation Exercises 3

🏗️ Rhythm / Dictation with melody

🏗️ The Breakdown Introduction

🏗️ Breakdown 1

1/8 Notes Rests, Ties (1/8 Notes)Dotted 1/4 Notes Rhythm Exercises Drum Charts Drum Dictation and Listening Exercises

🏗️ Breakdown 2a

🏗️ Breakdown 2b

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