Blank rhythm grid, 4 bars a line
A sheet of empty one-line staves, 4 bars to a line with every beat marked and numbered, and a line under each for the syllables or the counting. It is for pupils composing or taking down a rhythm by ear, and for teachers planning a rhythm before typing it into a board.
Last updated 21 October 2026. Made by the Clapchart team.
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What is on the page
- Page 1 in 4/4: 6 lines of 4 bars, 24 bars in all, with bar numbers over each bar.
- Page 2 in 3/4: the same layout with three beats in each bar.
- Under every bar, the beats as small ticks with their numbers, and a dotted line to write ta, ti-ti or 1 & 2 & under the notes.
- A line for a name and the date at the top of each page.
To write your own rhythm or melody and print it as a colour chart, notation or one-bar cards, or make a play-along video of it, use the play-along maker. More sheets are on the printables page.
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