Thank you for visiting ComposeCreate.com and downloading this Eighth Note Rhythm Packet.

We are excited that you are using these in your teaching and we hope that they are a help to
you.
Please keep in mind that these are random rhythm drills. They are not designed to help
students systematically learn and internalize eighth notes. Unlike the Rhythm Menagerie,
Rhythm Manipulations, and Rhythm Cup Explorations books, they are not designed to be
terribly fun!

However, today is your lucky day! Be sure to scroll to the end of this resource where you can
see a sample of the super fun Rhythm Cup Explorations! Were not making it up when we say
that this is taking the music teaching world by storm! Ask any teacher. Ask any piano student
who has used it. It is fun. It is pedagogically sound. It works!
Thanks again for your interest in these free worksheets! Whatever you use on the
ComposeCreate site, we hope that it blesses and enhances your teaching!
Sincerely,

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Rhythm Drills
1. Write in the Counts
2. Tap and Count out Loud.
3. Set the metronome at ______ and practice with the metronome.

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Eighth Notes 2

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Eighth Notes 3

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Eighth Notes 4

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Eighth Notes 5

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Eighth Notes 6

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Eighth Notes 1
Alternating Hands

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Eighth Notes 2
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Eighth Notes 3
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