This document discusses rhythm and timing in music. It defines rhythm as the beat of music that listeners tap along to, and timing as accurately keeping time with other musicians. Rhythm notation shows the duration of notes, such as semibreves lasting 4 beats and quavers lasting half a beat. Understanding rhythm and timing is important because it helps build the foundation and structure of music. The document includes examples of rhythm notation from a song and tasks students with notating their own rhythm.

2. Learning Objectives
To understand why timing and rhythm are
important in music
To demonstrate at least 3 rhythm
notations
To identify the note values of 4 rhythm
notations

3. What is rhythm?
Rhythm is the beat of the music, you
usually tap along to it when you‟re
listening to music.
It is a major aspect which brings a sense
of structure to the piece of music.

4. What is timing?
Timing refers to the ability to accurately
“keep time” and synchronise with the rest
of the group.
Time signatures are placed at the
beginning of the piece so that the
musicians are prepared for the piece they
are about to play. It shows how many
beats are in a bar.

5. Why are they important?
They help build the foundation of the
principle to the sound of the music.
Without them, it would just be notes being
played without a structure.

6. Rhythm Notation
Rhythm notation shows the duration of a note.
They are found after the time signature.
The diagram on the board shows the different notes.
You can see that:
The semibreve lasts for 4 beats
The minim lasts for 2 beats
The crotchet lasts for 1 beat
The quaver lasts for half a beat
The semi quaver lasts for a quarter of a beat

7. TALK DIRTY
A good example of
rhythm notation is the
popular song „Talk Dirty‟
by Jason Derulo.
This intro –
The verse –
The pre chorus follows the same pattern as the intro, and the
chorus is the same pattern as the verse

8. TASK
You have 2 minutes create your own example of
rhythmic notation, be sure to use a variety of
notes and make sure it lasts for 8 beats.

9. QUIZ
1) How many beats is a semibreve worth?
4
½
2) How many beats is a quaver worth?
Placed at the beginning of a
3) What is a time signature?
score, shows how many beats
are in the bar
4) Name one factor to why rhythm is important in
music
Brings a sense of structure to the song