Grade 4 Music Theory Lesson 10: Writing a Rhythm Exercises
Please note; The ABRSM Grade 4 Music Theory exam no longer includes rhythm writing questions (as of January 2018)
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!
