Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

Notice that the half note may be used in music written in 3/4 but not in 6/8; to use the half note in 6/8 would
obscure the main pulse. Following are examples showing the correct and incorrect usage of the half note.

Exercise 8

Determine the time signature for the following rhythms: 3/4 or 6/8. Write the time signature in for each exercise.
Add bar lines and a double bar at the end. Each exercise has four complete measures.

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Two-part Rhythm Exercises

Exercise 9—Class Exercise

Write the meter. Tap the notes above the line with your right hand (RH); tap the notes below the line with your
left hand (LH). Then tap hands together. Counting out loud, practice slowly at first, then faster.

1. Meter: ____

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h

1 (2) 3 +

CORRECT use of

half note in 3/4

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3

(^4) q.
1 (+ a2) + a
1 (2 34) 5 6
CORRECT use of
a tie in 6/8
h
1 (+ a 2)+ a
1 (2 34)5 6
INCORRECT use of
half note in 6/8
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