Rhythm Dictation

Dotted Half Notes, Whole Notes, and Whole Rests in 3/4 and 4/4
Unit 4, Quiz 4

Play the video below to listen to the Unit 4, Quiz 4 for rhythmic dictation. These dictation quizzes feature whole notes, dotted half notes, half notes, quarter notes, whole rests, half rests, and quarter rests in 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures. The video includes 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 4 examples. You can also use the Time Lines Practice Blocks to help transcribe the examples in the videos.

To learn more about dotted half notes, whole notes, and whole rests in 3/4 and 4/4, go to Unit 4 of Time Lines.
Go to the Unit 4 Exercise page to practice short rhythm exercises with dotted half notes, whole notes, and rests in 3/4 and 4/4 time.
Go to the Unit 4 Patterns page to practice longer rhythm patterns with dotted half notes, whole notes, and rests in 3/4 and 4/4 time.

Use the Time Lines Practice Block sheets for accurate dictation.

More Unit 4 Dictation Quizzes:
Unit 4, Quiz 1
Unit 4, Quiz 2
Unit 4, Quiz 3