1. Ms. Delgado’s Music Class
Note Duration
Ms. Delgado’s Music Class

2. Note Duration
Whole Note
Receives four full beats.

3. Half Note A half note receives two full beats.
This means that two half notes is equal to one whole note.
2 beats + 2 beats = 4 beats

4. Quarter Note Quarter notes receive one full beat.
This means that two quarter notes equal one half note.

5. Eighth Note Eighth notes receive half of a beat
This means that two eighth notes equal one quarter note.
One Eighth note
Two Eighth notes

6. Review of Note Duration
Whole note = 4
Half note = 2
Quarter note = 1
Eighth note = ½