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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 14 - 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 14 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers (8th), semiquavers (16th) and triplets. 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 - 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.

Worksheet 15 - Rhythm Reading exercises 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 15 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms 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 13 - 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 13 - 6/8 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns. 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 12 - 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 12 - 3/4 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns. 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 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.

Book 2 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 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 11 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 12 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms Worksheet 13 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 14 - 2/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers Worksheet 15 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 16 - 3/4 time signature. Quaver rests and semiquavers Worksheet 17 - 5/8 time signature. Irregular time signature Worksheet 18 - 9/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms, quaver and crothet rests Worksheet 19 - 9/8 time signature. Ties, semiquavers and rests Worksheet 20 - 4/4 time signature. More complex rhythm patterns, rests and ties. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. 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 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 7 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 7 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers, quaver 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 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 5 - Rhythm Reading exercises for middle and high school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers 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 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 9 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 9 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers 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 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 6 - Rhythm Reading exercises for middle and high school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Quaver 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 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 8 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Irregular time signature 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 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.