Time Signature Basics
What does the top number in a 6/8 time signature mean?
There are 6 beats in every measure
How many beats does a single eighth note get in 6/8 time?
one beat
E E E E E E
1 2 3 4 5 6
Perform this rhythm:
Q. E E E
1-2-3 4 5 6
Find the error: A student wrote four eighth notes in one measure of 6/8. How many more eighth notes do they need for a complete measure?
2 more eighth notes
What kind of note gets one beat in 6/8 time?
One eighth note
How many beats does a normal quarter note get in 6/8 time?
two beats
Q. Q.
1-2-3 4-5-6
Perform this rhythm:
E E E Q E
1 2 3 4-5 6
Which note receives the strongest beat in 6/8?
A. Beat 1
B. Beat 3
C. Beat 6
A. Beat 1
How many dotted quarter notes or "macro beats" are there in one measure of 6/8?
2 macro beats
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get in 6/8 time?
three beats
Q E Q E
1-2 3 4-5 6
How many beats does this rhythm equal?
Q E
a quarter note (2 beats) and an eighth note (1 beat) equals - 3 beats
Correct the math: A measure has two quarter notes and one eighth note. Is the measure complete or incomplete?
Incomplete
Quarter note (2 beats) + Quarter note (2 beats) + Eighth note (1 beat) = 5 beats
Is 6/8 time considered a simple or compound meter?
Compound meter
What note fills up an entire measure of 6/8 time?
dotted half note
E E E Q.
1 2 3 4-5-6
Perform this rhythm:
Q. Q E
1-2-3 4-5 6
If you tap your foot to the macro beat (dotted quarter note), how many eighth notes happen during one foot tap?
3 eighth notes
3 eighth notes in a macro beat
How many eighth notes (micro beats) can fit into one measure of 6/8 time?
6 eighth notes
A dotted quarter note is equal to how many eighth notes added together?
Q E E E E
1-2 3 4 5 6
Which rhythm has a full 6 beats?
1. Q E Q E
2. Q. E E
1. Q E Q E
Give me a combination of notes that equals a full measure of 6/8 time (6 beats)
Any combo of eighth notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, or a dotted half note