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Eighth Notes
Eighth notes are a common rhythmic value that divides the beat into two equal parts and can be used to create more active and syncopated rhythms. Important for developing rhythmic precision and timing, this lesson explains their notation, how to count them, and the use of beams to connect multiple eighth notes in a rhythm.
Ideal for beginner musicians, this video helps build essential rhythmic skills needed for reading and performing music accurately.
1: What are the two divisions of a beat referred to when counting eighth notes?
2: How many eighth notes fit into a single quarter note?
3: What is the rhythmic duration of an eighth note?
4: How many eighth notes fit in a measure with a 4/4 time signature?
5: What word is used to count notes placed on the upbeat?
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Sixteenth Notes
A further subdivision of the quarter note, sixteenth notes divides the beat into four equal parts, creating fast and detailed rhythmic patterns in music.
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