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1/8/24, 1:27 PM Music Theory 101 - Berklee Online https://bocce.online.berklee.edu/#/16964/OHARM-101.03/17044/1/introduction 1/31  Introduction Video not printed. Rhythm is the aspect of music relating to time—when musical events happen (notes and other sounds) in relation to other musical events. In this lesson, we will examine the fundamentals of rhythm and the important role it plays in music. Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: define meter, pulse, 4/4 time signature, quarter notes, measures, regular bar lines, and final bar lines distinguish between whole, half, and quarter notes, and rests demonstrate correct placement of measures and bar lines define 5/4, 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 meter signatures explain the concept of shifting meters write correct rhythmic notation using whole, half, quarter notes, and rests Recommended Reading Reading assignments from the book, Berklee Music Theory (Book 1), will be recommended throughout the lesson. Timeline for Lesson 1 Meet and Greet—Due Monday Discussion 1.1: 2, 3, 4, and 5 Pulse Words—Due Wednesday Discussion 1.2: Setting Words to Music—Due Thursday 

1/8/24, 1:27 PM Music Theory 101 - Berklee Online https://bocce.online.berklee.edu/#/16964/OHARM-101.03/17044/1/introduction 2/31 Assignment 1.1: Rhythmic Notation 1—Due Thursday Assignment 1.2: Rhythmic Notation 2—Due Friday Quiz 1.1: General Knowledge—Due Saturday

1/8/24, 1:27 PM Music Theory 101 - Berklee Online https://bocce.online.berklee.edu/#/16964/OHARM-101.03/17044/1/introduction 3/31   Meet and Greet (Due 11:59PM EST) Let's get to know each other by posting your answers to the following questions: 1. What is your name and where do you live? 2. What are your career goals? 3. What do you hope to learn by taking this course? 4. What else would you like to share with the class? If you have a webcam and microphone, record a video message with your responses. A Note on Participation Berklee Online courses provide a collaborative environment for learning, and we encourage all our students to learn as much from each other as they do from the course itself. You can do so by commenting on each other's discussion responses within the course flow, starting your own conversations on related topics, reaching out to classmates directly via one-to-one or group messaging , or starting group web chat sessions about specific topics in the course. In addition, each week you'll have a chance to interact with the course instructor via a scheduled weekly live chat . These chat sessions are a very valuable aspect of this course and while attendance is not mandatory, we do expect you to attend—unless you are working or otherwise unavailable. If you are unable to attend a particular chat session be sure to, at least, review the chat recordings.

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1/8/24, 1:27 PM Music Theory 101 - Berklee Online https://bocce.online.berklee.edu/#/16964/OHARM-101.03/17044/1/introduction 5/31  Pulse A regular pulse is fundamental to music. Click the play button below to hear an example. Video not printed. Four Pulse In music, some pulses or beats are emphasized more than others. Say the word " alligator ." Notice that "al" has the strongest emphasis. The strongest beat is beat 1 ("al") and is called the downbeat. Beat 3 ("ga") is also considered a strong beat, although not as strong as beat 1. Say "alligator" over and over, keeping the beat regular and on each syllable. Notice how the beats are grouped into sets of four. Click the play button below to hear the example. Video not printed. Three Pulse Say "crocodile" over and over. Here, the beats are grouped into sets of three . The downbeat is on the syllable "croc." Video not printed. Two Pulse Next say "lizard" over and over. What do you notice? Yes, "lizard" has 2 beats. The downbeat is on the syllable "liz."

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