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Lesson 1 of 84 · Rhythm
Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes
Learn about quarter notes and eighth notes: read and perform quarter-note and eighth-note rhythms
What You'll Learn
Quarter notes get one beat each. Eighth notes are faster: two of them fit in one beat. Try clapping four quarter notes, then eight eighth notes in the same time!
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Read and perform quarter-note and eighth-note rhythms
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Identify rhythm patterns by ear
Notes on the Staff
C4
E4
G4
C5
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is the steady pulse in music called?