Rhythm Counting Basics: 8th Note Triplets #2

"Why are there three notes on this one beat? AND what is that number 3 above those three notes?" Triplets can be confusing for students, This product can help.

The first three slides can be a visual aid while explaining triplets. How they are similar yet different than normal subdivision of notes? These compare and contrast slides will help.

Use with:

> Large group instruction - project slides - explain - count, clap - play

> Individual drill and assessment

> In class or assign for at-home practice/drill

> Easel Assessment included (AUDIO EXAMPLES INCLUDED!)

This product presents:

+ Explanation of beat subdivision vs triplets

+ One-measure triplet COUNTING QUESTION (one triplet per measure).

+ Four multiple choice RHYTHM ANSWERS.

this deck uses the “1-trip-let 2-trip-let”method of counting triplets.

Applicable to NAfME (National Association for Music Education) Music Standards and NCCAS (National Coalition for Core Arts Standards)