Counting Beats Across Music Genres

Why is it important to understand beats, bars, and phrases in music?

• To create your own music

• To learn how to play an instrument

• To understand the structure of music

• To improve your singing skills

What is the common time signature for most music played by DJs?

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 2/4

• 3/4

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

In a typical hip-hop or R&B pattern, where do the snare drum or clap usually fall?

• On the two and four

• On every beat

• On the one and three

• On the off-beats

How should you start counting a beat?

• By finding the melody

• By finding the snare drum

• By finding the first beat

• By finding the clap

What is a 'four to the floor' house pattern?

• A hi-hat on every beat

• A clap on every beat

• A kick drum on every beat

• A snare on every beat

In the Dona pattern, where do the snares fall?

• On the two and four

• On the one and three

• Between the two and three, and the four and one

• On every beat

What technique can you use to find the exact placement of snares in a complex pattern?

• Counting only the kicks

• Ignoring the snares

• Using 'and' between counts

• Counting faster

What should you focus on when counting a rhythm?

• The melody

• The hi-hat

• The snare drum

• The first beat

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Why is it important to understand the structure of music?

• To improve your singing

• To find the right points to start or finish transitions

• To learn how to play an instrument

• To create your own music

What should you do if you still do not understand how to count music?

• Send questions to DJ TLM

• Ignore it

• Give up

• Try to figure it out on your own