Sixteenth Note Exercises

Explanations and Suggestions for Use

Explanations:

· Use the diagrams A-D to explain the relationship of 8th notes an 16th notes.

· Diagram A is reinforced in Exercise 1.

· Diagram B is reinforced in Exercise 2. Line 1 only uses rhythm B. Line 2 combines the rhythms in both A and B.

· Exercise 3 and 4 continue in this manner – line 1 uses rhythms C and D, respectively. Line 2 combines previously learned rhythms.

· Exercise 5 reviews and combines all 4 rhythms illustrated in diagrams A-D.

Each exercise 1-5 can be practiced in many ways. Here are some suggestions in a sequence of increasing difficulty:

· Count the rhythm

· Clap or sizzle the rhythm

· Play the rhythm all on one note

· Play the rhythm of any measure up and/or down a scale

· Each exercise is 8 measures long, so students can play them up or down memorized scales