Playing Songs
Here is the first part of the popular children’s song Three Blind Mice. Playing this song requires several changes of mouth position. Once again, take it slowly at first and breathe where rests occur.
The Quarter Rest
This symbol is a quarter rest.
It indicates one beat of silence.
Do not play any note. Remember that small counting numbers are placed under rests.
The following song makes use of the quarter rest. Once again the rest provides an opportunity to breath without disrupting the flow of the music. Because the quarter rest lasts for only one beat, you will need to be quicker with your breath to make sure you play the next note or chord in time.
Be sure to count and tap your foot as you play. This will help you keep time regardless of whether notes or rests occur in the notation.
