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| − | Notes make the sound happen! They come in all | + | Notes make the sound happen! They come in all [[pitch]]es and lengths, and along with [[rests]], fit together to make music. Also see [[note reading]] to help work out pitch. |
The basic note types are: | The basic note types are: | ||
| − | + | 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 a half | |
| − | + | 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 by half | ||
| + | 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 | ||
| + | Related: [[ornaments]] | ||
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The video below shows how different note lengths look: | The video below shows how different note lengths look: | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaF-bKSEGN0</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaF-bKSEGN0</youtube> | ||
Latest revision as of 09:26, 23 August 2021
Notes make the sound happen! They come in all pitches and lengths, and along with rests, fit together to make music. Also see note reading to help work out pitch.
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 a half
dotted minim = 3 beats
dotted crotchet = 1.5 beats
Another beam/tail on top of note decreases by half
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
Related: ornaments
The video below shows how different note lengths look: