Rhythm Builders
Rhythm Builders are designed to be a progressive aid to help students read and count rhythms. Each Unit has 3-5 lessons. Each lesson has its own video: one of background music that can be played along with, and one that includes a voice correctly counting each rhythm. Use these to clap, count, sing, and play along with.
– Click each unit below to expand for PDFs and videos! –
Unit 1: Whole, Half, Quarter Notes & Rests; Eighth Notes
UNIT 1 PDF: Click Here
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1A
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1A Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1B
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1B Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1C
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1C Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1D
Rhythm Builders: Unit 1D Counting
| UNIT | KEY SIGNATURE | NOTES TO PLAY | TEMPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1A | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 84 BPM |
| Unit 1B | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 98 BPM |
| Unit 1C | C minor | C, E-flat, G | 112 BPM |
| Unit 1D | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 102 BPM |
Unit 2: Dotted Half Notes; Ties; 3/4 Meters
UNIT 2 PDF: Click Here
Rhythm Builders: Unit 2A
Rhythm Builders: Unit 2A Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 2B
Rhythm Builders: Unit 2B Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 2C
Rhythm Builders: Unit 2C Counting
| UNIT | KEY SIGNATURE | NOTES TO PLAY | TEMPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2A | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 90 BPM |
| Unit 2B | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 120 BPM |
| Unit 2C | Bb Major | B-flat, D, F | 100 BPM |
Unit 3: Triple Meters; Dotted Quarter Notes
UNIT 3 PDF: Click Here
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3A
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3A Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3B
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3B Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3C
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3C Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3D
Rhythm Builders: Unit 3D Counting
| UNIT | KEY SIGNATURE | NOTES TO PLAY | TEMPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3A | No key | Any! | 60 BPM |
| Unit 3B | G Major | G, B-natural, D | 115 BPM |
| Unit 3C | G Minor | G, B-flat, D | 84 BPM |
| Unit 3D | No key | Any! | 60 BPM |
Unit 4: Single Eighth Notes & Rests
UNIT 4 PDF: Click Here
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4A
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4A Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4B
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4B Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4C
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4C Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4D
Rhythm Builders: Unit 4D Counting
| UNIT | KEY SIGNATURE | NOTES TO PLAY | TEMPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4A | C minor | C, E-flat, G | 112 BPM |
| Unit 4B | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 98 BPM |
| Unit 4C | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 70 BPM |
| Unit 4D | No key | Any! | 104 BPM |
Unit 5: Sixteenth Notes
UNIT 5 PDF: Click Here
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5A
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5A Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5B
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5B Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5C
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5C Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5D
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5D Counting
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5E
Rhythm Builders: Unit 5E Counting
| UNIT | KEY SIGNATURE | NOTES TO PLAY | TEMPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5A | No key | Any! | 80 BPM |
| Unit 5B | C Major | G | 70 BPM |
| Unit 5C | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 80 BPM |
| Unit 5D | C minor | C, E-flat, G | 80 BPM |
| Unit 5E | No key | Any! | 70 BPM |
Play-a-Long Guide:
| UNIT | KEY SIGNATURE | NOTES TO PLAY | TEMPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1A | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 84 BPM |
| Unit 1B | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 98 BPM |
| Unit 1C | C minor | C, E-flat, G | 112 BPM |
| Unit 1D | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 102 BPM |
| Unit 2A | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 90 BPM |
| Unit 2B | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 120 BPM |
| Unit 2C | Bb Major | B-flat, D, F | 100 BPM |
| Unit 3A | No key | Any! | 60 BPM |
| Unit 3B | G Major | G, B-natural, D | 115 BPM |
| Unit 3C | G Minor | G, B-flat, D | 84 BPM |
| Unit 3D | No key | Any! | 60 BPM |
| Unit 4A | C minor | C, E-flat, G | 112 BPM |
| Unit 4B | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 98 BPM |
| Unit 4C | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 70 BPM |
| Unit 4D | No key | Any! | 104 BPM |
| Unit 5A | No key | Any! | 80 BPM |
| Unit 5B | C Major | G | 70 BPM |
| Unit 5C | G minor | G, B-flat, D | 80 BPM |
| Unit 5D | C minor | C, E-flat, G | 80 BPM |
| Unit 5E | No key | Any! | 70 BPM |