APPENDIX B

COUNTING SYSTEM

SIMPLE TIME

Always say a number for the beat whether or not it requires an attack.

Figure B.1: The Beat in Simple Time.

Say "&" (and) on the second half of any beat that has been divided.

Figure B.2: The Divided Beat in Simple Time.

ETB -1

Say "Ta" on any portion of the subdivided beat that is not the beat (number) or divided beat (and)

Figure B.3: The Subdivided Beat in Simple Time.