Difference between revisions of "Note lengths"
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| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-semi-breve.png 4 beats = semi-breve | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-minim.png 2 beats = minim | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-crotchet.png 1 beat = crotchet | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-quaver.png 1/2 beat = quaver | |
| − | + | A dot . behind the note increases by 50% | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-dotted-minim.png dotted minim = 3 beats | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-dotted-crotchet.png dotted crotchet = 1.5 beats | |
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| − | + | Another beam/tail on top of note decreases to 50% | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-quaver.png 1 beam = 1/2 beat | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-quavers-beam.png 1/2 x 2 can be grouped together | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-semi-quaver.png 2 tails = 1/4 beat = semi-quaver | |
| − | + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-semi-quavers-beam.png 1/4 x 4 can be grouped together | |
| + | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-demi-semi-quaver.png 3 tails = 1/8 beat = demi-semi-quaver | ||
Revision as of 12:06, 22 August 2020
Notes make the sound happen! They come in all pitches and lengths, and along with rests, fit together to make music.
The basic note types are:
4 beats = semi-breve
2 beats = minim
1 beat = crotchet
1/2 beat = quaver
A dot . behind the note increases by 50%
dotted minim = 3 beats
dotted crotchet = 1.5 beats
Another beam/tail on top of note decreases to 50%
1/2 x 2 can be grouped together
2 tails = 1/4 beat = semi-quaver
1/4 x 4 can be grouped together
3 tails = 1/8 beat = demi-semi-quaver
The video below shows how different note lengths look: