This document discusses grouping notes and rests in music theory. It explains that simple duple has 2 beats, simple triple has 3 beats, and simple quadruple has 4 beats. It notes that you should always finish the beat when grouping notes or adding rests, and do not combine weak beats. Examples are provided to demonstrate completing each beat and counting out the time signature when grouping notes and adding rests.

1. Music Theory Unit 4 Grouping Notes and Rests

2. Review Simple _____ has 2 beats. Simple Triple has 3 beats. Simple ________ has __ beats. Label the strong beats in each measure: 1 2 --- 1 2 3 --- 1 2 3 4

3. Grouping Notes Always finish the beat If the notes are of the same value, you can join them across beats

4. Adding Rests A ____________ may be used to indicate a full measure of rest in any time signature Always _______ the beat when adding rests Do not combine two weak beats into one ____ Always finish beat ___ before starting beat ___!

5. Some Examples Remember to complete the beat, and count out the time signature!