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Rests
Rests are used in music to indicate silence.
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A quarter rest ( ) = 1 beat
A half rest ( ) = 2 beats
A whole rest ( ) = 4 beats
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1. Practice drawing quarter rests by tracing over the outlines.
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Draw four quarter rests in each blank measure.
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2. Draw two half rests in each blank measure.
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3. Draw one whole rest in each blank measure.
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4. Write the count below the rests.
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5. Write the count below the notes and rests, then clap and count the rhythm out loud.
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6. Write the count below the notes and rests, then add the missing bar lines.
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