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Rhythm & reading
How to read a piano keyboard diagram
Find C, identify black-key groups and connect written note names to the highlighted piano keys.
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Rhythm & reading
Give each note and silence its place in time.
A practical starting point
Explore durations, rests, subdivisions and short reading exercises. Beat diagrams connect notation to a steady pulse.
Rhythm & reading guides
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Questions about rhythm & reading
Does a rest count as part of the rhythm?
Yes. A rest occupies a defined duration. Keep counting through silence so the next note begins in the right place.
Is a triplet simply three quick notes?
A triplet divides a stated duration into three equal parts where two of the same written values would normally fit.