In this exercise you will see a new time signature. The 6 states that there are 6 beats in the bar and the 8 means that the eighth note will get the beat.
The rhythms in this time signature will be counted differently than time signatures where the quarter note will get the beat. For example, the dotted quarter note can be divided into 3 eighth notes. Notice how the eighths are grouped in 2 groups of three in each bar.
Clap, tap or speak the rhythm keeping a steady beat. Then play the recording to check your work.
6 beats will be played to set up the tempo followed by the rhythm played by the piano.
To get more information on note values, click HERE.
To get more information on time signatures, click HERE.