Reading rhythm means translating the musical figures (quarters, halves, eighths, sixteenths, dotted notes, triplets and rests) into the exact moment they sound. The key is feeling a steady pulse and knowing how long each figure lasts. In the campaign you start at level 1 with very simple figures and, each time you play a bar accurately, you level up on your own: more figures, more bars and more tempo come in, up to level 100. Always listen to the rhythm before tapping it and do not rush: slow and accurate beats fast and messy. A few minutes a day reading rhythm improves your pulse, your coordination and your sight-reading.
What is this rhythmic sight-reading game?
It is a trainer to read and perform rhythm. A bar of figures appears (quarters, eighths, sixteenths, rests, dotted notes, triplets…) and you perform it by tapping in time with the spacebar or the button. It has two modes: a 100-level campaign that automatically gets harder as you succeed, and free practice where you pick the level.
How does the 100-level campaign work?
You start at level 1 with simple figures. Each time you play a bar accurately enough, you automatically move up to the next level, which is a bit harder: new figures, more bars and more tempo come in. So the difficulty grows on its own at your pace, up to level 100. Your progress is saved in your browser.
What figures and time signatures does it include?
Quarters, halves, wholes, eighths, sixteenths, dotted notes, triplets and rests, in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4, with one- or two-bar exercises. Low levels use only simple figures and high ones combine everything at faster speed.
How do you play each exercise?
Press "Listen" to hear the rhythm, or "Practice" to play. There is a count-in (1 bar) and then you must tap on each note you see following the pulse. Each hit is marked green (perfect) or yellow (good); a mistimed one turns red. At the end you see your accuracy and, in campaign, you level up if you do well.
Is it free and does it work on mobile?
Yes, completely free, no sign-up, and it works on PC, tablet and mobile right in the browser, with sound. On PC you can tap with the spacebar and on mobile with the on-screen button.
