Beginner Level
Digestible Music Theory
This lesson provides a short introduction to the theory behind music playing and talks about rhythm, time names & values. Be sure to watch the video below before completing the related activities including: Practise & Listen, Create and Do.
You can submit your work via email to learning@greycemusic.co.uk
01. Music Theory Bites: Rhythm, Time Names & Time Values
Lesson 01
Downloadable Files
a.Watch
Practise clapping, tapping, or playing (using one note on the piano) each of the exercises in the First Rhythm Practise sheet.
You can also listen to the Audio files to help you keep in time.
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Remember, it is very important to count out loud as you clap or play. Counting out loud can help to you control your speed!
b.Practise & Listen
c.Create
Have a look at these different rhythms. Can you create your own melody or song on the piano using your favourite rhythm?
You can listen to the audio example taken from exercise 4 below. This may help you to develop your own ideas too.
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After you have created your own melody or song, you can record it (this can be done on any smartphone or tablet) and submit it via email to learning@greycemusic.co.uk for teacher feedback.
Let us know if you wish for a music teacher to create a musical accompaniment for any music you send!
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d.Do
Now that you have gone through the first three steps for learning this Music Theory Bites lesson; Watch, Practise & Listen, and Create; it's now time for you to show what you have learned.
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What to DO next:
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1. Download and complete the Time Names & Time Values – Worksheet. Once you have completed it you can submit your work via email to learning@greycemusic.co.uk
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2. Complete the lesson’s quiz below ꜜꜜ
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3. Keep practising those rhythms and get ready for your next Music Theory Bites Lesson.