Rhythm Lesson # 4

Note Values Lesson Part I

Review with your child:

Measures lesson

Instructions:
Show your child the notes shown below. Tell your child that some notes have stems, some notes have holes, some notes have stems and flags, and some notes are filled in. Below is an example of the 5 common types of note values:

Tell your child that when you put these notes together you get rhythm. Below is an example of rhythm. Notice also how the pulse stays consistent no matter what the rhythm is:

Note Pyramid:
Below is an example of a note pyramid. Explain to your child that at the top of the pyramid there is a whole note. 1 whole note is divided into 2 half notes. 1 half note is divided into 2 quarter notes. 1 quarter note is divided into 2 eight notes. 1 eighth note is divided into 2 sixteenth notes.

Exercise: Practice Drawing Notes:

Print out the picture below, and have your child practice tracing each note. Then, have your child practice drawing each note on a separate piece of paper. You may print staff paper here . You may also click here to print out a worksheet for note tracing.