Beat Reading Counting Systems and Beat Reading Methods

Question 1

In the numerical counting system for 4/4, how are eighth notes labeled?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and

Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Answer

1 e and a 2 e and a (for beats only)

Answer

A B C D E F G H

Question 2

How are sixteenth notes counted in the standard system?

Accepted Answer

1 e and a 2 e and a 3 e and a 4 e and a

Answer

1 and 2 and

Answer

1, 2, 3, 4 only

Answer

Using letters A through P

Question 3

What is the Kodály rhythm syllable for a quarter note?

Accepted Answer

Ta

Answer

Ti

Answer

Too

Answer

Ti-ti

Question 4

In Kodály rhythm reading, what syllable represents two eighth notes?

Accepted Answer

Ti-ti

Answer

Ta-ta

Answer

Too-too

Answer

Da-da

Question 5

What is 'body percussion' in beat reading education?

Accepted Answer

Using clapping, stomping, and patting to feel and demonstrate rhythm

Answer

Using drumsticks on the body

Answer

Playing air guitar

Answer

Conducting with the whole body

Question 6

What does 'inner hearing' (audiation) mean in beat reading?

Accepted Answer

Mentally hearing and understanding music without producing it aloud

Answer

Listening with headphones

Answer

Playing very quietly

Answer

Identifying pitch only