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1. Using a metronome to provide a background pulse, practice conducting

patterns in 2, 3, 4, 6. Vary the tempo.

2. Incomplete rhythms are given in each of the following measures.

Add the appropriate durational value to complete the measure.
See example.

Figure 1.38

Incomplete Measures

3. For each of the following examples write in the missing time

signature and label the meter type.

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