Visual rhythm apparatus and method of using the same

A method of using a visual instructional apparatus to teach a student how to read notes and rhythm by using an apparatus having a display section, the method comprising the steps of:

• putting a beat bar in place;
• establishing a time signature by reversibly installing the proper upper and lower numbers in place;
• putting a counting bar in place;
• sliding a measure delineator on the visual instructional apparatus to establish the physical end of the measure;
• and
• building a rhythm with notes/rests by placing the notes/rests into the display section.

An article of manufacture comprising a computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions adapted to be executed by a processor, the instructions which, when executed, define a series of steps to facilitate a user's ability to learn how to read notes and rhythm, said steps comprising:

• receiving from the user a command message, the command message being received by the processor to establish a time signature and measure length;
• building a rhythm with notes/rests by placing the notes/rests one by one into the measure;
• and
• displaying the resulting rhythm visually on a visual display.