The Elements of Rhythm Volume I is a comprehensive rhythm pattern resource for all musicians and music researchers. It presents the complete list of fundamental building block rhythm patterns from which all larger, more complex patterns are constructed. Part I introduces the binary theory of rhythm pattern development, Part II discusses applications, organizing, and practice methods, and Part III generates the patterns. A Binary Rhythm Pattern Indexing System is used to categorize the patterns, and suggested teaching applications are provided in an Appendices.