15 Time Signature Part 1
Notes of different durations are combined together to form a rhythm. Rhythms are grouped together in music based on the time signature. Time signatures are two numbers placed on top of each other at the beginning of the staff that tell us how many beats there will be per bar, and what type of note gets on beat. Bars, also known as measures, are indicated with a vertical line on the staff. Each bar must contain the same total duration of notes and rests as indicated by the time signature’s top number.
Examples
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Exercise
Complete this exercise.
Rhythms and Baselines
Video 15.1 Rhythms and Baselines [Video transcript – See Appendix B 15.1]
