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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
Rhythmic dictation means writing down a rhythm you hear. Start simple: listen to four beats and write whether each is a quarter note or two eighth notes.
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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
G4
G4
A4
B4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
Which note lasts longer: a quarter note or an eighth note?