Nuvo jSax - Introducing Note Lengths

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Note Lengths

Music notes don’t just tell us what notes to play, but also how long to hold the note on for.

Half note,

count 2 beats

Whole note,

count 4 beats

Quarter note,

count 1 beat

Let’s Play Some Tunes

The ﬁrst tune we are going to play only uses one note – B. First try to clap out the rhythm of the tune,

then have a listen to the demonstration track, try clapping along to the tune whilst looking at the music.

NOTE

B Tune

Graham Lyons

This means rest for the count of 2 beats

Now try and play the tune on your instrument, follow the music as you play.