Music lesson of the day Today s easy music lesson is about rhythm 1 Beat The steady pulse in music Tap your foot to feel it 2 Note Values Whole Note 4 beats Half Note 2 beats Quarter Note 1 beat Eighth Note 1 2 beat 3 Simple Exercises Clap along to your favorite song focusing on the beat Try counting out loud while clapping different note values Trying for yourself Pick a simple song and try to identify the rhythm Clap along paying attention to how the notes fit within the beat Enjoy making music