Reading Rhythms, Level 1

It is important to be comfortable reading rhythms, whether in standard notation or tablature.  Practice reading these rhythms at a slow tempo.  Some of them become quite challenging at faster tempos.

I find it best to practice by tapping my foot to the main beat as I tap out the rhythm with my right hand.  If you are just getting started tapping and reading rhythms, count the rhythm out loud. Only say the beats you need to count, meaning a 4/4 measure consisting of:  Quarter Eighth Eighth Rest Eighth Quarter would be read as " 1 2 and 3 and 4"

 

Whole Half Quarter PDF
Eighth Quarter Half PDF