Time Signature
Time Signature
Aylin Aguila
Date: May 20, 2024
L.O: What is the function of Time Signature
in music?
• In a Time Signature which number tells you how many beats goes in a bar?
• Do you think Time Signatures are important in music? Why?
Date: May 20, 2024
L.O: What is the function of Time Signature
in music?
• In a Time Signature which number tells you how many beats goes in a
bar? The top number.
• Do you think Time Signatures are important in music? Why?
Time signatures are important because they organize music.
Lesson Objective
Key vocabulary
Time Signature, bar lines,
durations.
TASK 1
Highlight the time Signature in the following examples.
What is the difference between these Time Signatures ? The top number.
Do you know what is the Time Signature of the UAE National Anthem? 4 and
TASK 2: Divide the rhythm
• Apply your knowledge about Time Signature to divide the rhythms using
bar lines.
Break it down:
1) Write the duration under each note.
2) Analyse the time Signature then place the bar lines.
TASK 2: Divide the rhythm
Apply your knowledge about Time Signature to divide the rhythms using bar lines.
1 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 3
2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1
TASK 3: Complete the rhythm
Apply your knowledge about Time Signature to
complete a given rhythm.
Steps to be successful:
1) Write the duration under each note.
2) Analyse how many beats are missing then fill it with
the right amount of beats.( Use notes and rests)
SUPERCHALLEN
GE
TASK 3: Complete the rhythm
Apply your knowledge about Time Signature to
complete a given rhythm.
Steps to be successful:
1) Write the duration under each note.
2) Analyse how many beats are missing then fill it with
the right amount of beats.( Use notes and rests)
SUPERCHALLEN
GE