1st Grade Rhythms

What is this? (HINT: We draw a Z)

• A quart NOTE

• A quart REST 🤫

• Two 8ths

• A beat

Does the beat ever change?

• Yes.

• No, but we can make it go fast or slow.

What is a rest?

• It means to be loud. ‼️📢

• It shows when to be quiet. 🤫

How many total beats are in this picture?

Hint: quart rests and two 8th notes both count as one beat!

• 3

• 6

• 10

• 12

Is rhythm (the way the words go) the same thing as beat?

• 👍 Yes. We can clap rhythm and tap beat.

• 👎 No!!! The beat never changes!