Beaming Notes and Ties in Music Notation

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Grouping notes across multiple beats in 2/4 and 3/4 time signatures.

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In 2/4 and 3/4, notes can be beamed over multiple beats within a bar.

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Beaming quavers in 4/4 time signature.

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In 4/4, quavers can be beamed in groups of up to four, but not across the middle of the bar.

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Beaming quavers and semiquavers in 3/8 time signature.

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In 3/8, quavers and semiquavers are beamed into bars.

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Using ties for notes longer than a beat.

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For notes that last longer than a beat, it's not necessary to show each new beat with a new tied note. Avoid using ties within a bar when a single note could be used instead.