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Eighth Notes and Eighth Rests
Use a plus sign (+) when writing the count for
eighth notes and eighth rests.
The rhythmic value of an eighth rest is one half
of a beat.
j j
An eighth rest ( ) = 1/2 beat
An eighth note ( e ) = 1/2 beat
spoken: one and
two
and
three
four
and
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44 j
j j j
1. Clap the rhythm while counting out loud.
44
j j
2. Write the count below the notes and then clap the rhythm while counting out loud.
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? 42 J
J J J
j j
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J
J
3. Write the count below the notes and then clap the rhythm while counting out loud.
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4. Some eighth notes are missing their flags or beams. Draw the missing flags and beams.
& 43
& 44
5. Write in the count below the notes and then add the missing barlines.
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? 44
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6. Some eighth notes are missing their flags or beams. Draw the missing flags and beams.