LESSON 1 ‘The first lesson is in 4/4 time. This means that there are four beats in a measure, and that a quarter note (d) gets one beat. The lesson utilizes the quarter rest ( ?) which also has the value of one beat. Count out loud and tap your foot on each beat, Be sure to keep a steady tempo. Check for proper stick position as well as rm and wrist action. R =a right hand stroke and L =a left hand stroke. Observe the repeat signs (Ih :if) ‘where indicated. 04653 4924LESSON 2 In Lesson 2 half notes and half rests, as well as whole notes and whole rests are combined with the quarter notes and quarter rests already studied in Lesson 1. Observe the following: 4 and? = 1 beat, 4 and a= 2 beats, jo and~=4 beats. The time signature is 4/4. Continue to count aloud, being careful not to rush the longer note values and rests. 4. 5. ag2dLESSON + In this lesson we begin the study of eighth notes ( ‘There are two eighth notes to each quarter note, making op sigs paba tian ap famtag ».guaries note (J2\= 4), When a single eighth note is written, it appears like this #'. When successive eighth notes are written, they are tied together and appear like this Whether written singly or ina group, an eighth note has one flag. In counting successive eighth notes, count 1+2+3+4y. Maintain a steady tempo and re-check playing position, 12 3 4 14d goed + 1 RLRL RLRLRERL RLRL R RLRLR RRLRLR RRLRLR RRLR L+2+3 4 Le Pens 4 RLRLR L RLRLR L RLERLR L RLRLR Nag24