Bar Lines
Music is divided into bars, or measures, by barlines. In the first song there are two bars of music. Each bar contains four quarter notes.
You can play this song by clicking the two rhythm sticks together, or simply by clapping your hands as you read the notes. The rhythm sticks are held loosely in each hand. It is very important to count out loud as you play each exercise. This will help you to keep your timing even.
The Four Four Time Signature
These two numbers are called the four four time signature. They are placed after the percussion clef.
The * time signature tells you there are four beats in each bar. There are four quarter notes in a bar of * time.
This song contains four bars of quarter notes in * time. Count out loud as you play.
Class Sessions
1- INTRODUCTION
2- How to Read Music
3- The Drumkit
4- First and Second Endings
5- The Whole Note
6- The Three Four Time Signature
7- The Half Rest
8- The Dotted Quarter Note
9- Playing Two Notes Together
10- Playing Both Bongos
11- Playing The Bongo Drums
12- The Metronome
13- Learning More About Music
14- Two Hits in a Row
15- High And Low Sounds
16- The Lead-in
17- Bar Lines
18- Playing the Triangle
19- Playing and Timing
20- Instruments Used in This Book
21- The Keyboard