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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, eighth notes, half notes, and whole notes are the building blocks of rhythm. Each has a different duration.
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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
D4
E4
F4
D4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
Which note lasts longer: a quarter note or an eighth note?