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Rhythm Lessons: Learn to Read Music
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The rhythm lessons on this site contain the rhythms of the songs in the Nine-Note Recorder Method. Each lesson show a new rhythm and explains it. There is a sound file so you can hear the rhythm shown and clap along with it. Once you understand the rhythm, follow the link to a song that uses that rhythm. Click on the sound file located by the music so you can hear the rhythm in use. Slap your leg and count as you listen and follow along until you master that rhythm. Listen again and play along, if you wish.

families learn recorderThese rhythm lessons are helpful to anyone learning to read music, regardless of instrument choice, and will help you succeed with music.

Go to Rhythm Lesson 1.

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