Simple & Compound Rhythms

• Each time signature can be classified into a certain meter.

• The terms duple, triple, and quadruple refer to the number of beats in a measure.

• The term simple means that each of these beats can be broken into two notes.

• For example, 2/4 time is classified as simple duple.

• “Duple” refers to the two beats per measure.

• “Simple” states that each of these beats can be divided into two notes.

• 2/2 and 2/8 are also simple duple.

• 3/4 time is classified as simple triple.

• “Triple” refers to the three beats per measure.

• Again, “simple” states that each of these beats can be divided into two notes.

• 3/2 and 3/8 are also simple triple.

• 4/4 time is classified as simple quadruple due to its four beats which can be divided into two notes.

• 4/2 and 4/8 are also simple quadruple.

• Notice that a time signature in simple meter will always have a 2, 3, or 4 for the top number.

• While beats in simple meter are divided into two notes, beats in compound meter are divided into three.

• To demonstrate this, we will examine 6/8 time.

• The six eighth notes can either be grouped into two beats (compound duple) or three beats (simple triple).

• Since the simple triple pattern already belongs to 3/4 time, 6/8 is compound duple.

• Notice that each beat in 6/8 is a dotted quarter note. In fact, all compound meters will have some dotted note as its beat.

• Any time signature with a 6 on top is compound duple. 6/8 and 6/4 are the most commonly used.

• 9/8 time is classified as compound triple.

• There are three beats (three dotted quarter notes), thus making the meter triple.

• Since each beat is made up of three notes, the meter is compound.

• Any time signature with a 9 on top is compound triple. Although 9/8 is the most common; 9/2, 9/4, and 9/16 can also be used.

• Finally, 12/8 time is classified as compound quadruple.

• There are four beats, thus making the meter quadruple.

• Since each beat is made up of three notes, the meter is compound.

• Any time signature with a 12 on top is compound quadruple. 12/8 and 12/16 are the most commonly used.

UIL Benchmark is Tuesday March 17th!

PRACTICE!

IL EST BEL EST BON (Passereau) 931-5-21636  GRADE 5

PERFORMANCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep0CDmnVDYI

SOPRANO           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JqBHh1kus8

ALTO                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsNu7VkMhTk

TENOR                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRlU1VH-hXM

BASS                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98IDU-JppiA

AVE VERUM (SAINT-SAENS)  931-4-29334 GRADE 4

PERFORMANCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1XjWrmbrF4

SATB SCORE       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2skte-2GKs

SOPRANO           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVBU-PXEmHA

ALTO                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwuBNTLnHmM

TENOR                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkgSAIgo1I4

BASS                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kswYsoy4hM

RIDE ON KING JESUS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT-ZkG2JPfA

Solo & Ensemble Information

Solo & Ensemble is this Saturday, February 7th at Centennial High School.  201 South Hurst Road, Burleson, TX 76028

Students must have an original copy of their music as well as a copy for their pianist.
(Please see Ms. Fletcher, she may already have this for you.)

The bus will leave AHHS at 7 AM (TENTATIVE) I will confirm and change schedule here.

If you choose to arrange your own transportation please let Ms Fletcher know in advance. You can leave after you are done singing if you like.

Bring lunch or bring money. They will have food for sale.

Bring a game or book or phone.

You are expected to wear "Sunday Best".

The Following students will be competing.

Anderson  Cadie (12)

Barron  Erike (12)

Brunett  Kaitlin (11)

Crabb  Allison (12)

Davis  Tia (11)

Guinyard  Maxion  (11)

Hannah Stansbury

Harwood  Elizabeth

Hermonique Hardemann

Houghland  Jessika (12)

Juan  Tia (11)

Mijangos  Angelina (9)

Neely  Diana (9)

Ogletree  Aliyah Joy

Owen  Natalie (10)

Petta  Allegra (11)

Rolla  Ushera (9)

Sanchez  Erika (9)

Smith  Brianna (9)

Vessel  La'Naiya (9)

Botello  Noah (9)

Carnley  Steve (12)

Johnson  Anthony (10)

Moynihan  Palmer (9)

Ramirez-Bonilla  Rene (10)

Stoll  Chase (12)

Vedia Reuben (9)

Velazco  Noel (12)

Zempoalteca   Adrian (10)