Primo Theory

Level 2

How to Use this Book

Although some of the levels in this series have interactive capabilities, each level was designed to serve perfectly well as a stand-alone text. The interactive web apps are an enhancement, not a requirement for the completion of the exercises. They serve to reinforce and solidify ear training skills.

The Solo Ear Training Exercises

Many of the ear training exercises are designed for solo practice by the student. However, the teacher should first work with the student on these exercises until the student becomes familiar with the procedures. Afterward, the teacher should regularly observe the student perform them to ensure that the student is maintaining correct practice. The student may discontinue any exercise that can be executed easily and consistently. The exercises should be practiced as the student continues working through different sections in the book.

The Dictation Exercises

The rhythmic and melodic dictation exercises are designed so that the student can work through them with an interactive web app or with the teacher playing the dictation melodies. The teacher can fill in the missing measures with materials of his or her choice, or go to www.primotheory.com to find the complete melodies.

The QR Codes
The QR codes found throughout this series can only be read by using a smart phone or pad which has a QR code reader app installed. If you dont have a QR code reader and dont know where to get one, just follow these directions: Step 1 With your mobile device, open your App Store (iPhone), Market (Android), Marketplace (Windows Mobile), or App World (Blackberry). Step 2 Search for QR reader and download and install any one of the apps available. There are free or paid versions. Read the reviews and star ratings to decide which is best for you. Once installed, its ready to go. Step 3 To scan a QR code, activate the app and center the QR code in the viewfinder as if you are going to take a picture of it. Adjust the distance if necessary. Some code readers scan the code automatically when its in view, and some require you to press a button. Step 4 The app should load in a few seconds. If you want to bookmark the app in your web browser for later use, follow the instructions on your particular code reader on how to switch to your web browser. If, after you read these instructions, you are still unsure what to do, dont give up! Just go to www.primotheory.com for a video tutorial or email [email protected]

Online Resources
Be sure to visit www.primotheory.com or www.mytheoryapp.com to find links to an ever-growing list of supplemental materials for each level. Throughout the text you will find directions given as follows: PrimoTheory.com Resources Level 7 Page 10

This means to go to the website primotheory.com where you will be taken to a page containing a Resources link. From there just follow the linksclick on Resources, which will take you to a menu with all the volume levels; click on Level 7, which will take you to a page listing Level 7 resources by page number; finally, click on Page 10 to find the desired resource.

Contents
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Level 2 Flash Cards
The Music Alphabet Notes on the Staff The Treble and Bass Clef Intervals: 2nds and 3rds Ear Training: 2nds and 3rds Time Signatures Rests Review Musical Symbols and Terms

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Section 1 The Music Alphabet

There are 7 letters in the music alphabet: A B C D E F G The music alphabet repeats itself over and over:
ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG

The letters represent different musical sounds, or pitches. The pitches go UP or DOWN along the letters of the alphabet: UP
ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG

DOWN
1. 2.

How many letters are there in the music alphabet?

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

________

Write the letters of the music alphabet. The first letter is given. A Write the letters of the music alphabet going up two times. A
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

3.

_____

_____

_____

_____

4.

_____

Write the music alphabet backwards (down) starting from G. G start here
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____

5.

Practice saying the music alphabet backwards starting on G. Repeat until it becomes easy. Fill in the missing letters. A C F G C E D E
_____ _____ _____ _____

6.

_____

_____

A B C

_____

_____

G B

_____

_____

D A

The music alphabet on the keyboard.

A B C D E F G A B C D E F G

The group of two black keys can be used to find C D E.

C D E

The group of three black keys can be used to find F G A B.

F G A B

7.

Name the keys marked with an X.

8.

Label the keys that match the three letters given in each row.
D F A

C G B

G C E

F B D

On the keyboard, the pitches go UP as you move to the RIGHT, or DOWN as you move to the LEFT. UP
HIGH sounds

LOW sounds

DOWN

9.

In each illustration, the arrow is pointing up or down. Circle the correct answer.

UP or DOWN
10.

UP or DOWN

Two keys are named in each group. Circle the higher key of each pair.
D E F B C D G B

11.

Circle the lower key of each group.

C E F A D E G A

12.

Write HIGH at the high part of the keyboard, and LOW at the low part.

Music Alphabet Practice

Note to Teacher: This page should be used regularly until the student can recite all the alphabet patterns easily and with no pauses.
13.

Say the alphabet backwards. Say it as you read from the page and also try it from memory. Repeat until you can do it with a steady pace. G F E D C B A

Up and Down the Alphabet There are eight music alphabets below, each beginning on a different letter. Use these alphabets to practice assignments 14 and 15. A B C D B C D C D D
Going UP

E E E E E

F F F F F F

G G G G G G G

A A A A A A A

B B B B B B

Going DOWN

C C C C C

D D E D E F D E F G

Going UP the Alphabet 14. Start with A on the left and say the music alphabet going UP (forward). Start with B on the left and say the music alphabet going UP. Continue the same drill with C on the left, and so on. Going DOWN the Alphabet 15. Start with A on the right and say the music alphabet going DOWN (backward). Start with B on the right and say the music alphabet going DOWN. Continue the same drill with C on the right, and so on. Assignments 14 and 15 can be practiced away from the piano and at the piano, playing the keys as you say the letters.

Section 2 Notes on the Staff

2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4

A staff has five lines and four spaces.

1

A note is a symbol that represents a musical sound, or pitch. When a note is between the lines of the staff it is called a space note.

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SPACE notes
2

When a note is on a line it is called a line note.

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LINE notes

The WHOLE NOTE is shaped like a hollow oval:

1.

2.

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Circle all the space notes. Write the space number under each space note.

Circle all the line notes. Write the line number under each line note.

3.

Draw whole notes in the spaces between the lines.

4.

Draw whole notes on the middle lines.

The HALF NOTE consists of a note head with a stem. The note head is not filled in.

note head stem

Stem Placement: UP Stems

When the stem goes up, it is placed on the right side of the note head. correct
5.

wrong

A note with an up stem resembles the letter d.

Trace the note heads. Add UP stems to each note head.

When drawing a note head with a stem, shape it like a tilted oval.

6.

Draw half notes with up stems. Make sure the note heads fit between the lines.

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Stem Placement: DOWN Stems

When the stem goes down, it is placed on the left side of the note head.
A note with a down stem resembles the letter p.

correct
7.

wrong

Trace the note heads. Add DOWN stems to each note head. Draw half notes with down stems. Make sure the note heads fit between the lines.

8.

MEMORY AID: Replace the lowercase d and p in doctor pepper with half notes:

octor epper

Stem Direction

Stems of notes on the 3rd line can go up or down.

9.

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Add stems to each note head.

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h h h h

middle line

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h h h h

Notes below the middle line (line 3) have up stems:

Notes above the middle line have down stems:

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or

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Stem Length
The stem should extend three more lines or spaces from the note head.

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h h

The length of the stem should equal the length of three more note heads.

10.

11.

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For each note head: A) Draw lightly three note heads stacked BELOW it, and B) draw a DOWN STEM reaching to the bottom of the stack.

For each note head: A) Draw lightly three note heads stacked ABOVE it, and B) draw an UP STEM reaching to the top of the stack.

12.

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Add stems to each note head.

13.

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line 2 space 3 line 1 space 4 line 5 space 1 space 1 line 4 space 2 line 3 space 3 line 2

Draw a half note on the line or space indicated.

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The DOTTED HALF NOTE consists of a hollow note head, stem, and a dot placed to the right of the note head.

The dot is always For SPACE notes, place the dot on the same space as the note. For LINE notes, place the dot on the next space above the note, regardless of stem direction.

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h.
.

14.

Add stems and dots to each note head. Draw the stems going up or down as indicated below each note head.

up stem
15.

down stem

up stem

down stem

up stem

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Add stems and dots to each note head.

h.

Placement of Dots

placed on the right.

down stem

up stem

down stem

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The QUARTER NOTE consists of a solid note head and stem.

16.

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line 3 space 2 line 1 space 3 line 2 space 1 space 4 line 5 space 1 line 4 space 3 line 2

Draw a quarter note on the line or space indicated.

REVIEW: Section 2
17.

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line 1 half note space 2 quarter note line 2 whole note space 3 half note line 4 quarter note space 1 line 3 dotted half note whole note space 4 half note line 5 dotted half note space 3 half note line 4 whole note space 4 half note line 3 dotted half note space 2 half note line 5 quarter note space 3 dotted half note line 1 half note space 2 quarter note line 2 half note space 4 dotted half note

Draw the notes as described.

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Section 3 The Treble and Bass Clef

The treble clef marks the G line on the staff.
line 2

This is a TREBLE CLEF.

treble G It is also called the G clef.

On the keyboard, middle C is the C located closest to the middle of the keyboard. Middle C is found on a ledger line BELOW the treble staff. Middle C is a line note. Middle C

1. 2. 3.

The treble clef is also called the

_________________________________

.
________

The treble clef marks the G line on the staff. Which line number is it? Draw a whole note on the G line marked by the treble clef. Draw a around the middle Cs. Draw a around the treble Gs.

4.

Teachers note: The following drill should be repeated at various times. 5. On the keyboard, play middle C (the C closest to the middle of the keyboard). Say aloud, Middle C! Point to the middle C on the staff at the top of this page. Say aloud, Middle C on the staff! It is BELOW the treble staff.

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The LINE and SPACE notes of the treble staff.

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E G B D F F A C E

6.

7.

8.

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Name the space notes. Name the line and space notes.

Name the line notes.

9.

`44-44-44-44-44-44line F half note space A line G quarter note whole note space C half note line D space F quarter note quarter note

Draw half notes on the lines and spaces indicated.

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This is a BASS CLEF.

line 4

The bass clef marks the F line on the staff. bass F It is also called the F clef.

Middle C is found on a ledger line ABOVE the bass staff. Middle C is a line note.

10. 11.

The bass clef is also called the

_________________________________

.
________

The bass clef marks the F line on the staff. Which line number is it? Draw a whole note on the F line marked by the bass clef.

12.

13.

Draw a

around the middle Cs. Draw a

around the bass Fs.

Teachers note: The following drill should be repeated at various times. 14. On the keyboard, play middle C (the C closest to the middle of the keyboard). Say aloud, Middle C! Point to the middle C on the staff at the top of this page. Say aloud, Middle C on the staff! It is ABOVE the bass staff.

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The LINE and SPACE notes of the bass staff.

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G B D F A A C E G

15.

16.

17.

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Name the space notes. Name the line and space notes.

Name the line notes.

18.

144-44-44-44-44-44line F half note space A line G quarter note whole note space C half note line A space G quarter note quarter note

Draw half notes on the lines and spaces indicated.

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Middle C on the Treble and Bass Staff

Another feature of the treble clef is the little hook which goes under the staff and curls into a little ball.

You can easily remember where middle C is on the treble staff because the center of this ball shape marks where the middle C ledger line is placed.

An (imaginary) extra staff line.

Middle C Notice how the bass clef seems to hang from the top line of the staff, almost as if it were reaching up to grab middle C!

19.

Draw a middle C for each staff.

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Section 4 Intervals: 2nds and 3rds

An interval is the distance between two notes. A STEP is called a 2nd. On the staff, a 2nd can appear two different ways:

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LINE to SPACE SPACE to LINE

or

A SKIP is called a 3rd. A 3rd can appear two different ways:

444 444
LINE to LINE SPACE to SPACE

or

1.

Each pair of notes is a 2nd (step) or 3rd (skip) apart. Circle the correct answer.

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2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd

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2.

Draw a whole note a 2nd up from each given note. Name the notes.

3.

Draw a whole note a 2nd down from each given note. Name the notes.

4.

Draw a whole note a 3rd up from each given note. Name the notes.

5.

Draw a whole note a 3rd down from each given note. Name the notes.

6.

From each given note, draw another note according to the description.

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UP a 3rd DOWN a 2nd UP a 2nd DOWN a 3rd UP a 3rd DOWN a 3rd UP a 2nd DOWN a 2nd UP a 3rd DOWN a 3rd UP a 2nd DOWN a 3rd UP a 3rd DOWN a 2nd UP a 2nd

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7.

Circle the musical examples which contain the following sequence: UP a 3rd, DOWN a 2nd.

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3 4 3 4 4 4 3 4
8.

4 4

4 4

Circle the musical examples which contain the following sequence: DOWN a 3rd, UP a 2nd.

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3 4 4 4 3 4
9.

4 4

Circle the musical examples which contain the following sequence: UP a 2nd, DOWN a 3rd.

`5444-454-= `5444-454-=
DOWN a 2nd, UP a 3rd.

`5444-444-= `5444-4545-=
3 4 4 4 3 4

4 4

10.Circle the musical examples which contain the following sequence:

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3 4

4 4

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REVIEW: Sections 3 and 4

Circle the correct answer for each illustration:

1.

Treble Clef Bass Clef

G Clef F Clef

Treble G Middle C

Treble G Middle C

2.

Draw a

around the middle Cs.

3.

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Circle the treble clefs that are placed on the staff correctly.

Name the notes.

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5.

Circle the correct answer for each illustration:

Treble Clef Bass Clef

6.

G Clef F Clef

Middle C F Line

Middle C F Line

Draw a

around the middle Cs.

7.

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Circle the bass clefs that are placed on the staff correctly.

Name the notes.

8.

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9.

Draw the note described in each measure.

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10.

Each pair of notes is a 2nd (step) or 3rd (skip) apart. Circle the correct answer.

445-445-445-445-445-445 445-445-445-445-445-445
2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 11.

From each given note, draw another note according to the description.

4456-4456-4465-4465-4456 4456-4456-4465-4465-4456
UP a 3rd DOWN a 2nd UP a 2nd DOWN a 3rd UP a 3rd DOWN a 3rd UP a 2nd DOWN a 2nd UP a 3rd DOWN a 3rd

Section 5 Ear Training: 2nds and 3rds

Note to the teacher: Assignments 1 and 2 can be practiced solo by the student or with a teacher. When singing the pitches, or tones, the student can use any comfortable syllable such as la or mi. The teacher should first practice these exercises with the student to make sure that the student knows how to practice them. This exercise may be discontinued only when the student can match the pitches easily. Find the students comfortable singing range and instruct him or her to stay within it. Singing and Matching Tones 1. Start on any key near middle C. a) Play the key. Sing and match the tone. b) Play another key either a step or skip down from the first key. Sing and match the tone. c) Continue using different keys until it is easy to sing the tones.

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When assignment 1 can be done easily, discontinue it and move on to assignment 2.

Singing 2nds and 3rds 2. Use any of the patterns given below for this exercise. a) Play the starting note. Sing and match the tone. b) Play the selected example. c) Then sing the pattern as you play it. d) Continue this drill until you can sing all the patterns easily.

`4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455 `4455

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Listening Exercise: Filling in Missing Notes For assignment 3, the teacher plays and the student listens. Do not exhaust these exercises in a short time period. Move on to other sections of this book, returning from time to time to these drills.
3.

The teacher will play three tones for every measure. Two of the notes are given. Write the missing note. The third note will step up, step down or repeat the second note given.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The student/teacher exercises should be repeated regularly until they are easily done. You can find more practice sheets at the following website:
PrimoTheory.com Resources Level 2 Page 26

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Listening Exercise: Recognition of Ascending and Descending Patterns For assignment 4, the teacher will play the following tonal patterns:

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4.

The teacher will play groups of four pitches which may step or skip up or down. For each group, circle the correct answer.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

up down
1.

up down
2.

up down
3.

up down
4.

up down
5.

up down
1.

up down
2.

up down
3.

up down
4.

up down
5.

up down
1.

up down
2.

up down
3.

up down
4.

up down
5.

up down
1.

up down
2.

up down
3.

up down
4.

up down
5.

up down

up down

up down

up down

up down

The student/teacher exercises should be repeated regularly until they are easily done. You can find more practice sheets at the following website:

PrimoTheory.com

Resources

Level 2

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Section 6 Time Signatures

Bar lines are used to separate measures. A double bar line is used mark the end of a piece or section.

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measure measure measure bar line bar line

double bar line

A time signature is placed at the beginning of a piece of music, to the right of the clef sign.

Example:

`55
Bar Line Treble Clef

4 4

`54

4 4

The top number shows how many beats in each measure. The bottom number shows the note value that gets one beat.

4 4

There are four beats per measure. The quarter note ( q ) gets one beat.

1.

Circle the correct symbol for each term.

6-45-6

3 4 4 4 3 4

6-46
3 4

Measure Double Bar Line Bass Clef

6-45-6

Time Signature

6-46 4 6-45 4 64-=

6 4 2 4

2.

Write the number of beats per measure according to each time signature.
4 4 5 4

Beats per measure:

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The note values for time signatures with 4as the bottom number: Whole Note Dotted Half Note Half Note Quarter Note
4 beats
3.

3 beats

2 beats

1 beat

Write the correct number of beats each note or group of notes gets in $4time.
= = = =

beat(s). beat(s). beat(s). beat(s).

= = = =

beat(s). beat(s). beat(s). beat(s).

4.

Write the correct number that completes each statement. One One note equals note equals notes. notes. One One note equals note equals notes. notes.

5.

Assume that the quarter note gets one beat: Draw a around the group of notes that add up to three counts. Draw a around the group of notes that add up to four counts. Draw a around the group of notes that add up to six counts.

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Rhythm Drills in $4Time 6. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud. Repeat each exercise until you can clap and count at a steady pace. A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

F)

G)

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

4 4 4 4

4 4

4 4

4 4 .
1

4 4

4 4

Rhythm Drills in #4Time 7. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud. Repeat each exercise until you can clap and count at a steady pace. A)

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B)

C)

D)

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1 2 3

3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4

Rhythm Drills in @4Time 8. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud. A)

B)

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1 2

2 4

2 4

C)

2 4

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More Rhythms Exercises 9. The following exercises are in $4time. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud.

10.

11.

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4 4 4 4
The following exercises are in #4time. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud.

4 4

3 4 3 4

3 4

The following exercises are in @4time. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud.

2 4 2 4

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12.

Write the counts of the measure below the notes.

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3 4 h. 3 4 h 2 4 h 4 4 h
q q q q q h q h h h. q q q q h. q q h q q q q q q q q h q q h h. h q q h q q

4 4

13.

Add bar lines where they are needed. Check the time signatures.

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4 4 3 4 3 4

4 4

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Ear Training: Rhythm

Student/Teacher Exercise: Hearing Rhythms In assignment 14 the teacher plays a rhythm while the student listens and circles the appropriate description. The teacher should follow these guidelines: Keep the tempo at about MM q = 60. Establish the tempo by tapping and counting aloud two measures before playing each example. Reduce the number of times each example is repeated as the student improves.
14.

The teacher will play a series of one-measure rhythms. For each question: a) If what is played matches the rhythm in the box, circle same. b) If what is played does not match the rhythm in the box, circle different.
4 4
1.

`5445- `5445- `5445- `5445- `5445same different

1.

4 4

2.

same different
2.

4 4

3.

same different
3.

3 4

4.

same different
4.

3 4

5.

same different
5.

`5445- `5445- `5445- `5445- `5445same different same different same different same different same different

3 4

3 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

`5445- `5445- `5445- `5445- `5445same different same different same different same different same different

4 4

1.

3 4

2.

3 4

3.

4 4

4.

4 4

5.

`5445- `5445- `5445- `5445- `5445same different

1.

3 4

1.

4 4

2.

same different
2.

4 4

3.

same different
3.

3 4

4.

same different
4.

4 4

5.

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same different
5.

`5445- `5445- `5445- `5445- `5445same different

1.

4 4

3 4

same different
2.

4 4

same different
3.

4 4

same different
4.

3 4

same different
5.

`5445- `5445- `5445- `5445- `5445same different same different same different same different same different

3 4

3 4

4 4

4 4

3 4

Now the same exercise with rhythms two measures in length.

`5455-444-= `5455-444-= `5455-444-=

same different
1.

4 4

1.

4 4

2.

same different
2.

3 4

3.

same different
3.

`5455-444-= `5455-444-= `54555-6 44-=

same different same different same different

3 4

3 4

4 4

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Section 7 Rests The Whole Rest

A rest is a symbol used to indicate silence for a certain length of time. The whole rest indicates a full measure of silence.

The whole rest is shaped like a solid rectangle. It hangs from line 4 of the staff.
line 4
3 2 1

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The whole rest looks like a (w)hole in the ground.

1.

Write the measure counts below the whole notes and rests.

144456-44456-44456-44466-=
________

4 4

2. 3.

A whole rest hangs from line

of the staff.

Circle the correctly placed whole rests.

14445444444444444-=

4.

Practice drawing whole rests on this staff.

14445444444-=

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The Half Rest

The half rest gets TWO beats in $4time.

The half rest is also shaped like a solid rectangle. It sits on line 3 of the staff.
line 3
2 1

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Think of two eyes under a hat. Two counts for the (hat) half rest.

5.

Write the measure counts below each half note or half rest.

144456-44456-44456-44466-=
________

4 4

6. 7.

A half rest sits on line

of the staff.

Circle the correctly placed half rests.

14445444444444444-=

8.

Practice drawing half rests on this staff.

Remember: The whole rest and half rest share the 3rd space.
4

14445444444-=
3
2 1

444

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The Quarter Rest

The quarter rest gets ONE beat in $4time.

The quarter rest sits in the middle of the staff, between the top and bottom staff lines.

44 Q

9.

Write the counts of the measure under the notes and rests. Check the time signatures.

144456 Q 446Q6-= Q Q -44456 Q -4446 Q Q5-4 144456 Q 4466-= Q -44456 Q -4446Q5-4 145446-44466 -4446 Q 6 -44466-= 145446-4446Q6 -4Q4466 -4Q446Q 6-=
4 4
3 4 3 4
4 4 4 4 3 4

4 4

10.

Add bar lines where they are needed.

144444444444444544= Q Q 144444444444444445= Q Q 144444444444444445= Q Q Q

Rhythm Drills: Notes and Rests in $4Time 11. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud. Repeat each exercise until you can clap and count at a steady pace.

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144455-44455-44455-44456-= 144455-44455-44455-44456-= 144455Q Q 44455Q -= Q Q 44455Q Q 44456 144455-44455-44455Q 44456 Q -=

4 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

Rhythm Drills: Notes and Rests in #4Time

144455-44455Q 44455-44456 Q -= 144455-44455Q 44455-44456 Q -= 144455-44455Q Q 44455-44456 Q Q -= 144455-4Q4455-44455-4Q4456-=

3 4 3 4
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

3 4

3 4

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Rhythm Drills: Notes and Rests in @4Time

144455-44455Q 44455-44456 Q -= 144455-44455Q 44455-44456 Q -= 144455Q 44455-44455Q 44456-= 144455Q 4 Q4455-44455Q 4Q4456-=
2 4 2 4 2 4
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

2 4

12.

In the exercises below the counts are not provided as above. Clap the rhythms as you count aloud. Check the time signatures.

144455-44455Q 44455Q 44456-= 144455-44455-44455-4Q4456-= 144455-44455Q 44455-44456-= 144455-4Q4455-4Q4455Q 44456-= 144455-44455Q 4 Q4455-44456-=
4 4 3 4 3 4 2 4

4 4

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REVIEW: Sections 6 and 7

1.

Circle the correct music sign for each name. Dotted Half Note Measure Whole Note Time Signature Quarter Rest Whole Rest Quarter Note Double Bar Line Bar Line Half Rest

6-45-6 64-= 64-= Q

4 4

64-= 6-45-6

6-46 64-=
gets gets
________

2.

Write the number of beats each note or rest gets in $4time.

Q gets
gets

________

beat(s). beat(s).

gets gets

________

beat(s). beat(s).

beat(s). beat(s).

________

________

________

3.

Draw the one note that completes each statement. A A A note equals two note equals four note equals two notes. notes. notes. Two Two Four notes equal one notes equal one notes equal one note. note. note.

4.

Draw the one note that receives the total number of counts for each group of notes.

Q+

= =

Q+ + Q + Q
+

= =

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5.

Add bar lines where they are needed. Check the time signature.

144444444444444544= Q 144444444444444445= Q Q 144444444444444445= Q

3 4 4 4

4 4

6.

Write the counts of the measure under the notes and rests. Check the time signatures.

144456 Q 446Q6-= Q Q -44456 Q -4446 Q Q5-4 144456 Q 4466-= Q -44456 Q -4446Q5-4 145446-44466 -4446 Q 6 -44466-= 145446-4446Q6 -4Q4466 -4Q446Q 6-=
4 4
3 4 3 4

4 4

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LEVEL 2 REVIEW
1.

Write the music alphabet going up two times. The first letter A is already given. A
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

2.

Name the keys marked with an X.

3.

Print the following six letter names on the correct keys. Only one white key will be blank. Use only these letters:
D C E B F A

4.

The arrow is pointing up or down. Circle the correct answer.

UP or DOWN
5.

UP or DOWN

Two keys are named in each group. Circle the higher key of each group.
C E G A D E F B

6.

Circle the lower key of each group.

C D F A C E G B

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7.

`444444444444644-= `444444444444644-= `444444444444644-=

Name the line and space notes of the bass staff.

Name the line and space notes of the treble staff.

8.

1444444444444644-= 1444444444444644-= 1444444444444644-=

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9.

`445-445-445-445-445`445-445-445-445-446-= 1445-445-445-445-4451445-445-445-445-446-=
line G half note space F quarter note line E whole note space C half note line F quarter note space E dotted half note line D whole note Middle C half note space A dotted half note line B half note line B whole note space C half note line A dotted half note space E half note line G quarter note space G dotted half note line F half note Middle C quarter note space A half note line F dotted half note

Draw the note described in each measure.

10.

11.

154-44-44-44-44-44-= 154-44-44-44-44-44-=
Draw a whole rest in each measure.

Draw a half rest in each measure.

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12. Draw a whole note a 2nd up from each given note.

13.

Draw a half note a 2nd down from each given note. Name the notes.

14.

Draw a dotted half note a 3rd up from each given note. Name the notes.

15.

Draw a quarter note a 3rd down from each given note. Name the notes.

`445-445-445-445-445-= 1445-445-445-445-445-= `445-445-445-445-445-= 1445-445-445-445-445-=

4 4 3 4

Name the notes.

16.

Add bar lines where they are needed. Check the time signatures.

17.

Write the measure counts under each note and rest. Check the time signatures.

144444444444444544= Q Q 144444444444444445= Q Q 1444566-444566-4446 Q Q 56-44466-= 144455-44455Q 44455-445656-=

4 4
3 4

Flash Cards: Musical Symbols and Terms

Cut along the dotted lines to create a flash card set.

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2 4

or

644 6-45-6
64-=

3 4 4 4

or

6-45-6

56556 56556 56556 56556

or or

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Time Signature Staff Measure Double Bar Line Bar Line Dotted Half Note 2nd (Step) 3rd (Skip)

Whole Note 4 Beats Whole Rest 4 Beats Half Note 2 Beats Half Rest 2 Beats Quarter Note 1 Beat Quarter Rest 1 Beat Treble Clef
or G Clef

Bass Clef
or F Clef