This document provides an introduction to musical notes and rests. It defines key terms like rhythm, note, rest, and duration. It also includes a chart showing common notes and rests with their usual durations. Rhythmic patterns are described as combinations of notes and rests that depend on the time signature or meter.

1. Lesson 1: Notes and Rest
Prepared by:
Mr. Alphie Zarriz

2. Rhythm – it is the organization of
sounds and silence in music.
Note – is a symbol denoting a
musical sound.
Rests – is a musical notation sign
that indicates the absence of
sounds.
Duration – is the length of time of
a sound or silence.

3. Here is a chart of some of the notes and rest
with their usual duration or value.

4.  Rhythmic Pattern – is a combination of notes
and rest, the pattern depends on meter or time
signature.