Grade 2 Music Theory: Rhythm Part 1
Rhythm & Note Values ABRSM Grade 2
Rhythm is the backbone of music — it tells you how long each note lasts and how beats group together into bars. In this ABRSM Grade 2 lesson we look at note and rest values, time signatures, and how to count and beam rhythms accurately so your playing stays steady and in time.
What you'll learn
- Recognise and name common note and rest values (semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver and their rests)
- Understand simple and, where relevant, compound time signatures and how they organise the beat
- Count and clap rhythms accurately, keeping a steady pulse
- Beam and group notes correctly within a bar
Lesson notes
Read the full Grade 2 lesson notes on Rhythm Part 1 below. You can also download them to study offline.
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