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Time Signatures and Counting I

An eighth note ( e ) = 1/2 beat
A quarter note ( q ) = 1 beat
Rhythmic values: A half note ( h ) = 2 beats
A dotted half note ( h . ) = 3 beats
Pay attention to the time signature being
used in each exercise.
A whole note ( w ) = 4 beats
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Write the count below the notes and then clap

the rhythm while counting out loud.

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