Music Theory for Beginners The Tie

The video tutorial explains the concept of a musical tie, a curved line connecting two identical notes to add their rhythmic values together. It provides examples using half and quarter notes, and demonstrates the application of ties in the song Amazing Grace. The tutorial also guides viewers on identifying ties in music and differentiating them from other curved lines.

What is the primary function of a musical tie?

• To add the rhythmic values of two identical notes

• To change the pitch of a note

• To connect different notes in a melody

• To indicate a pause in the music

In the example given, how many beats does a half note tied to a quarter note last?

• 4 beats

• 3 beats

• 2 beats

• 1 beat

When performing a dotted half note tied to a half note, how many beats should the note be held?

• 6 beats

• 3 beats

• 5 beats

• 4 beats

Why are some curved lines in music not considered ties?

• They connect different notes

• They are used for decoration

• They are used to mark the end of a piece

• They indicate a change in tempo

What is a quick way to think of a musical tie?

• As a plus sign

• As a division sign

• As a multiplication sign

• As a subtraction sign