Music Notation- Rhythmic Values

A whole note is a rhythmic note that represents the longest duration in Western musical notation. It is an open oval shape with no stem or flag. A whole note lasts for four beats in common time, making it the longest note value. It is often used to indicate sustained or held notes in music.

A half note is a rhythmic note that represents two beats in a 4/4 time signature. It is called a half note because it is worth half the duration of a whole note, which represents four beats. In musical notation, a half note is represented by an open oval shape with a stem.

The note receives 2 beats.

The note receives 4 beats because in music notation, a whole note is equivalent to 4 beats.

This rhythmic note is spoken or chanted by saying "Ta-a-a-ah". The repeated "a" sound creates a sustained note, while the "T" and "h" sounds add a percussive quality to the rhythm. The repetition of "a" adds emphasis and length to the note, creating a melodic and rhythmic pattern.

The note in question receives three beats.

The note in question receives one beat.

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A quarter note is a rhythmic note that lasts for one beat in a musical piece. It is represented by a solid oval shape with a stem. In music notation, the quarter note is typically used to indicate the beat or pulse of a piece of music. It is called a quarter note because it is one of four equal divisions of a whole note.

The image shows two connected notes with flags, which are called eighth notes. They represent half the duration of a quarter note each.

The given rhythmic note is spoken or chanted as "Ta-a-ah".

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The given rhythmic notes are represented by different syllables. "Ti-ti" represents two short notes, "Ta-a-a-ah" represents a longer note, "Ta-ah" represents a short note followed by a longer note, and "Tah" represents a short note. Therefore, the correct way to speak or chant these rhythmic notes is to say "Ti-ti" for two short notes.