Another equally important aspect is rhythm reading.
You have simple meters
2/4 = simple duple meter
3/4 = simple triple meter
4/4 = simple quadruple meter
and compound meters
6/8 = compound duple
9/8 = compound triple
12/8 = compound quadruple
We start out by clapping a particular written, straight line rhythm (no pitches are included).
Next you do what's called conducting & intoning (see attachment for conducting patterns).
Use the neutral syllable "ta" for intonation & vocally reproduce the exact note value in terms of duration & position within each pulse.
Compound & syncopated are the hardest to read & interpret.
Syncopation is where the pulse hits on a weak part of the beat.
1 e and
A2
E and a
3 e
AND Ainstead of falling directly on a down beat.
This was very challenging for me & I didn't get it until the very end of last semester.
Up till then I looked like Steve Martin in the opening credits of the Jerk.
https://youtu.be/QeDgOUoDTsYSteve progresses throughout the above clip & so did I.
You will too & you have to be shameless & fearless in order to get there.
See attachments for a simplification of simple & compound meters to get you started.