Grade 1 Music Theory - Rhythm
TLDRThis educational video explains the basics of notating rhythm and musical note values for beginners learning music theory. It introduces the different note values like the semibreve, minim, crotchet, and quaver, explaining how many beats each note receives. It discusses how dotting a note increases its length, and demonstrates how different rhythmic patterns sound when played. The video also covers how to notate rests or silences of different durations. Overall, it provides a thorough introduction to the foundations of rhythmic notation to engage and instruct viewers new to reading music.
Takeaways
- 😀 The semibreve (or whole note) is worth 4 beats
- 😃 Stems on notes halves their value - minims have 2 beats
- 😄 Crotchets (or quarter notes) last 1 beat
- 😁 Quavers (or eighth notes) last half a beat
- 😆 Dotted notes add half the note's value again
- 🎶 Rests show silence - semibreve rests are 4 beats
- 🎵 Minim rests last 2 beats, crotchet rests 1 beat
- 🎶 Quaver rests are half a beat, like quaver notes
- 🎵 Dotted rests add half their value again too
- 🎶 Semibreve rests can mean a whole empty bar
Q & A
What are the different names used for a semibreve?
-A semibreve is also known as a whole note in the American system.
How many beats does a minim have?
-A minim has 2 beats.
What does a stem on a note do?
-Adding a stem to a note halves its value.
What is a dotted note?
-A dotted note has a dot placed after it, which increases its value by half as much again.
How do you play detached notes?
-Placing a dot above or below a note indicates it should be played detached or staccato.
What are the silence marks called in music?
-The silence marks in music are called rests.
How can you remember the difference between a semibreve rest and a minim rest?
-Use the phrase 'semibreve suspended, minim mounted' - the semibreve hangs down while the minim sits on a line.
What does a dot do when placed after a rest?
-A dot after a rest increases its value by half, just as with notes.
What does a bar of empty music use for a rest?
-An empty bar uses a semibreve rest, regardless of how many beats are in the bar.
What are the lines that music is written on called?
-The five lines that music is written on are called a stave or staff.
Outlines
🎵 Introducing Music Note Values and Timing
The first paragraph introduces basic music note values like semibreves, minims, crotchets, quavers, and semiquavers. It explains the different beat values and durations of these notes. It also covers stems, dots, and how to write rhythm.
📝 Spelling Music Note Names Correctly
The second paragraph focuses on spelling music note names properly, emphasizing the correct spelling of 'crotchet'. It also covers using dots after notes to lengthen their value.
🎶 Hearing Rhythms and Note Values
The third paragraph plays audio examples so you can hear the different rhythms and note values in action. It shows combinations like dotted notes + shorter notes that are commonly used.
⏱ Music Rests for Silence
The fourth paragraph introduces rests - signs used for silence or pauses in music. It covers different rest values like semibreve, minim, crotchet, and quaver rests and their beat durations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡rhythm
💡note values
💡beats
💡stave
💡dotted notes
💡rests
💡time signature
💡notation
💡duration
💡phrasing
Highlights
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