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Rhythm Dictation

Quarter Notes and Rests in 4/4
Unit 2, Quiz 3

Play the video below to listen to the Unit 2, Quiz 3 for rhythmic dictation. There are four examples that are all taken from the patterns in the Time Lines Music Method. If you need help getting started, read the instructions and suggestions on rhythmic dictation.

Go back to the dictation table of contents for more examples of different rhythms, or select a link below for more Unit 2 examples. You can also use the Time Lines Practice Blocks to help transcribe the examples in the videos.

To learn more about quarter notes and rests in 4/4, go to Unit 2 of Time Lines.
Go to the Unit 2 Exercise page to practice short rhythm exercises with quarter notes and rests in 4/4 time.
Go to the Unit 2 Patterns page to practice longer rhythm patterns with quarter notes and rests in 4/4 time.

Use the Time Lines Practice Block sheets for accurate dictation.

More Unit 2 Dictation Quizzes
Unit 2, Quiz 1
Unit 2, Quiz 2
Unit 2, Quiz 4

Rhythmic Dictation Quiz