This example contains some common groupings of eighth notes, along with all the other note values you have learned. Clap the rhythms with your hands before singing this example and remember to count and tap your foot. Sing through the example using the syllable la.
These phrases contain eighth notes along with quarter notes. Breathe wherever a rest occurs. Keep the rhythm strong and steady as you sing and tap your foot on each beat.
A dot after a quarter note means that you hold the note for one and a half beats.
A dotted quarter note is often followed by an eighth note.
Sing this example using the syllable ka or ba. In a Rock band these rhythms are often used in the drummer’s bass drum patterns (played with the right foot).
Here is the rhythm from the previous example applied to a melody. As always, keep the rhythm strong and even, and tap your foot on each beat as you sing.
This melody in ^ time makes use of dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes. Write sol-fa syllables under the notes, and practice it slowly with your metronome until you are comfortable. Then gradually increase the tempo until you can sing along with the guitar on the recording. Use whichever octave is comfortable for your voice.