Note Durations

Created by William Johnston, Modified on Sun, 31 May at 7:24 PM by William Johnston

Note NameVisual SymbolDuration (4/4 Time)Relative Value
Whole Note?4 Beats1 Whole Note
Half Note?2 Beats2 Half Notes = 1 Whole
Quarter Note?1 Beat4 Quarter Notes = 1 Whole
Eighth Note?1/2 Beat8 Eighth Notes = 1 Whole
Sixteenth Note?1/4 Beat16 Sixteenth Notes = 1 Whole


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