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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.

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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.
Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1
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Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Rhythm Reading Book 4 Student Guide - for secondary school music classes
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Rhythm Reading Book 4 Student Guide - for secondary school music classes

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Book 4 Student Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms This booklet is full of great rhythm exercises to challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the choral, general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All 10 exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic challenge. Worksheet 31 - 9/8 time signature. dotted rhythms and rests Worksheet 32 - 9/8 time signature. dotted rhythms and rests Worksheet 33 - 5/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, triplets and rests Worksheet 34 - 5/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, triplets and rests Worksheet 35 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, triplets and semiquavers Worksheet 36 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, triplets and semiquavers Worksheet 37 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, ties and semiquavers Worksheet 38 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, ties and semiquavers Worksheet 39 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, semiquavers and rests Worksheet 40 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, semiquavers and rests For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each of the 12 rhythm patterns consist of a 3 bar pattern and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Book 4 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music
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Book 4 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music

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Book 4 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 school music classrooms This booklet is full of great rhythm exercises to challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the choral, general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All 10 exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic challenge. Worksheet 31 - 9/8 time signature. dotted rhythms and rests Worksheet 32 - 9/8 time signature. dotted rhythms and rests Worksheet 33 - 5/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, triplets and rests Worksheet 34 - 5/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, triplets and rests Worksheet 35 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, triplets and semiquavers Worksheet 36 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, triplets and semiquavers Worksheet 37 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, ties and semiquavers Worksheet 38 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, ties and semiquavers Worksheet 39 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, semiquavers and rests Worksheet 40 - 4/4 time signature. Quavers, semiquavers and rests For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each of the 12 rhythm patterns consist of a 3 bar pattern and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line… The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and how to vary the tasks in the classroom setting. The tasks can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 30 - 6/8 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 30 - 6/8 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 30 - 6/8 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 30 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers (16th notes). Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - @Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 29 - 6/8 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 29 - 6/8 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 29 - 6/8 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 29 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers (16th notes). Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - @Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 28 - 2/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 28 - 2/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 28 - 2/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 28 - 2/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th notes) and triplets. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 27 - 2/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 27 - 2/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 27 - 2/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 27 - 2/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th notes) and triplets. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 26 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 26 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 26 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 26 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 25 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 25 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 25 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 25 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 24 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 school music
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Worksheet 24 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 school music

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Worksheet 24 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 school music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 24 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 23 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 23 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 23 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 23 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 22 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 22 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 22 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 22 - 4/4 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 21 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music
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Worksheet 21 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music

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Worksheet 21 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 21 - 4/4 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 3 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Book 3 Student Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 school music classes
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Book 3 Student Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 school music classes

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Book 3 Student Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 school music classrooms Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic challenge. I have created a STUDENT FRIENDLY BOOK for printing that accompanies the teacher handbook which is also for sale on the site. Worksheet 21 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 22 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 23 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 24 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 25 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 26 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 27 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 28 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 29 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Worksheet 30 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each of the 12 rhythm patterns consist of a 3 bar pattern and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and how to vary the tasks in the classroom setting. The tasks can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Book 3 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music class
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Book 3 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music class

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Book 3 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music class This booklet is full of great rhythm exercises to challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the choral, general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All 10 exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube. Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic challenge. Worksheet 21 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 22 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 23 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 24 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 25 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 26 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 27 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 28 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 29 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Worksheet 30 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each of the 12 rhythm patterns consist of a 3 bar pattern and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and how to vary the tasks in the classroom setting. The tasks can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music
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Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music

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Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music classes This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 20 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers (16th), ties and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 19 - 9/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 and KS4 music classes
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Worksheet 19 - 9/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 and KS4 music classes

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Worksheet 19 - 9/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 and KS4 music classes This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 19 - 9/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th) and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 18 - 9/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music classes
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Worksheet 18 - 9/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music classes

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Worksheet 18 - 9/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music classes This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 18 - 9/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th) and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 17 - 5/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 music classes
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Worksheet 17 - 5/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 music classes

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Worksheet 17 - 5/8 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 music classes This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 17 - 5/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th) and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 16 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4  music classrooms
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Worksheet 16 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 music classrooms

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Worksheet 16 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 16 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th) and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.