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http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-quaver.png 1/2 beat = quaver | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-quaver.png 1/2 beat = quaver | ||
− | A dot . behind the note increases by | + | 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-minim.png dotted minim = 3 beats | ||
http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-dotted-crotchet.png dotted crotchet = 1.5 beats | http://dundeepiano.co.uk/img/note-dotted-crotchet.png dotted crotchet = 1.5 beats | ||
− | Another beam/tail on top of note decreases | + | 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-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-quavers-beam.png 1/2 x 2 can be grouped together |
Latest revision as of 08:26, 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 beam = 1/2 beat 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: