Notes and Time Signatures

Notes and Time Signature

whole Note = 4 beats

Half note = 2 beats

Quarter Note = 1 beat

Eighth Note = 1/2 beat

Multiple Choice

Paired eighth notes equal?

• 2 beats

• 1 beat

• 1/2 beat

Sixteenth Note = 1/4 beat

Poll

Does a rest have a value?

• Yes

• No

Whole Rest = 4 beats

Half Rest = 2 beat

Quarter Rest = 1 beat

Eight Rest = 1/2 beat

Sixteenth Rest = 1/4 beat

Time Signature

Top number tells how many beats in a measure

Bottom number tell what kind of note gets one beat.

Multiple Choice

How many beats in 5/4 time signature?

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

What notes gets one beat in this time signature?

• 4

• Eighth

• Quarter

Multiple Choice

Common time signature is?