10. Writing a Rhythm Exercises

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1. Write a rhythm on one note, with time signature and barlines, to fit these words. Write each syllable under the note or notes to which it applies.

a. 

Sleep, peace, dreaming of you

Hoping that one day the dreams will come true

b.

Curled up cat, dozy dog,

Inside warmth and outside fog

c.

The man stood waiting with a frown

While bodies busied all around

d.

The crashing sea, the thrashing waves

The salty, endless sea-ward days

e.

So small, and yet so powerful.

The humble bee makes our world full

2. Write a complete four-bar rhythm using the given openings. Remember to complete the first bar!