worksheet_0019_44time_sign

[Audio]  Time Signature   1,2,3,4  The top number means that each measure receives 4 beats. The bottom number means that the quarter note receives one beat.  1,2  3,4  1  2  3  4  1 + Name: ______________ Date:_______________ 2 + 3     + 4 +       A whole note receives 4 beats 4 + 0 = 4   2 + 2 = 4 Half notes receive 2 beats each     1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4  Quarter notes receive 1 beat each         Eighth notes receive 1/2 of a beat each (2 eighth notes = 1 beat)     1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 4             1,2 Using the whole, half, quarter and eighth notes above, write your own rhythms in 4/4 time. Mix up the rhythms. Be sure to add each measure up to 4 beats. Write the beat numbers under each note. 2 + 1 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 4  3  4 +    Beat numbers    © www.sohmi.in.