This book has been developed with individuals learning to play musical instruments in mind. With its help, a beginner student will be able to grasp the basics of reading rhythm in musical pieces. The book contains 30 progressively arranged exercises that provide an excellent foundation for any music teacher to explain what rhythm is and how to read it correctly. The book features large, easy-to-read notes and a clear, accessible layout. Part one includes exercises based on rhythmic values ranging from whole notes to eighth notes. More complex exercises involving sixteenth notes and triplets will be found in the second part of the book.