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[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.