2/22/23

Rhythm Dictation Level 1

This resource may be used in conjunction with the resource available HERE:

Rhythm practice! Incorporate Rhythmic Dictation in your sightreading and music theory practice. These rhythm activities are perfect for all Band, Choir, and Orchestra students. Help them transcribe the rhythms they are hearing and put their music theory understanding to the test!

The complete paid resource includes:

  • Rhythmic Dictation Youtube Videos (Levels 1, 2, and 3 each contain 10 exercises).

  • Youtube Answer Key Videos (one per level)

  • "Drag and Drop" Rhythmic Dictation Google SLIDES

  • Hyperlinked and printable PDF Student Answer Sheets (one per level)

  • Sheet Music Answer Key PDFs (one per level)

  • Teacher's Guide PDF

Each video begins with 8 beats of a metronome “click”, set to 80 (quarter note). Every exercise is written in 4/4 time. Each video includes 10 different measures of rhythm, each played 3 times with a measure of rest between them.

The levels include:

  • Level ONE: Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Whole Notes

  • Level TWO: Eighth Notes, Quarter Notes, and Half Notes

  • Level THREE: Sixteenth Notes, Eighth Notes, Quarter Notes, Half Notes