Rhythm

Question 0

What is the difference between the rhythms in Grade 2 music versus Grade 3?

Answer 0

Grade 2 music includes simple syncopation and well-prepared dotted rhythms as well as simple 16th and triplet rhythms.

Grade 3 music adds basic duple and triple syncopation and dotted rhythms. All note values are included except complex syncopation. Easy compound rhythms are included.

Question 1

What is the difference between the rhythms in Grade 1 music versus Grade 2?

Answer 1

Grade 1 uses mostly simple rhythms, whole notes, half notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, and 8th notes. Dotted 8ths may appear at the end of the year. Rhythms are mostly unison.

Grade 2 music adds simple syncopation and well-prepared dotted rhythms. Simple 16th and triplet rhythms are added. There is more use of non-unison rhythms.