Getting Started Unit #6: Rhythms in 4/4
We've now considered pretty much everything we need to know about pitch, so it's time to worry about rhythm.
Printout #4 tells you about the most common note values you are going to encounter (quarter notes, half notes, et cetera),
how to count things out in 4/4 time, and more.
Once you've digested that you probably want to try practicing the first two units in our rhythm anthology.
Also you can try a worksheet on counting and check your work with an answer key.
Apps and Programs
In general it seems that apps designed for rhythmic practice are a little more difficult to design than the note-reading quizzers we've already seen. These are all a little crude and weird but they may be worth trying.
PC / Mac
Robert Whelan has a rhythm driller at emusictheory.com. As always this will work with any java-enabled browser.
iPhone / iPad
Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer ($3) is the best thing I've found. The interface takes a few minutes to get used to, though.