Note values and double dots
Breve to demisemiquaver
Learn these by heart
| Note | Crotchets | Note | Crotchets |
|---|---|---|---|
| breve | 8 | crotchet | 1 |
| semibreve | 4 | quaver | a half |
| minim | 2 | semiquaver | a quarter |
| demisemiquaver | an eighth |
Each note value is half the one before it, and every note has a rest of the same length. Count them all in crotchets.
Quick check
How many semiquavers last as long as a minim?
Dots and double dots
A dot adds half the note's value. A double dot adds half, then a quarter: a double-dotted minim is 2 + 1 + a half = 3 and a half crotchets. Rests take dots the same way.
Quick check
How many crotchets does a double-dotted crotchet last?
Remember
- Each value is half the one before; count in crotchets.
- A double dot: a half, then a quarter.
This question is in Brainlag Plus