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Lesson 42 of 84 ยท Rhythm

Reading Rhythm Patterns (Part 3)

Learn about reading rhythm patterns (part 3): understand dotted rhythms and their values

What You'll Learn

Say the word 'walk' for a quarter note and 'run-ning' for two eighth notes. Now try: walk, walk, run-ning, walk. You just read a rhythm!

1

Understand dotted rhythms and their values

2

Compose a simple 4-beat rhythm pattern

Notes on the Staff

A4
G4
F4
E4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a rest in music?