A Step-by-Step Guide for Understanding Basic Rhythms-Designed for band choir orchestras or private study this book teaches how to read basic rhythms from the printed page. This practical daily step-by-step guide is suitable for all instruments and levels of musical abilities. It clearly explains: beats time signatures and tempo note shapes and their time values: and ties rests and dots. Other topics covered include: musical tips and terms - sight reading - practice exercises in 2/2 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time - sample songs in different keys meters and tempo.