The Tie
The tie is a curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch to combine their durations into one sustained sound. Different from slurs, which indicate phrasing and articulation, tied notes are played as one continuous note without rearticulating and are often used to extend note length beyond a single beat or measure.
Essential for understanding rhythmic continuity and phrasing, this lesson explains how ties affect note timing, when to use them, and how they differ from slurs in musical notation.
Perfect for musicians learning to read and interpret rhythmic notation, this video clarifies how ties help create smooth, connected sounds in music.
1: A whole note tied to a half note would sound for how many beats?
2: A half note tied to a quarter note is equal in time to which note duration?
3: A half note tied to another half note is equal in time to which note duration?
4: A half note tied to a quarter note would sound for how many beats?
5: A quarter note tied to another quarter note would sound for how many beats?
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Intervals And Accidenals
Accidentals—sharps, flats, and naturals—affect musical intervals by raising or lowering notes and altering their quality and sound.