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8th Notes and 8th Rests

1. Multiple 8th notes are connected with a beam.  Singles 8ths use a flag.

 

8th notes and rests

 

 

 

 

 

2.  8th notes are counted:  1 “and” 2 “and” 3 “and” 4 “and.

 

8th notes

 

 

3.  Here is a measure with 8th rests on the “and” of  beat 1 and on beat 3.

8th notes and rest

 

 

 

Recap:

  • Counted:  1   and   2   and   3   and   4   and.
  • Splits measure of 4/4 into 8 notes.
  • Each beat can split into two 8th notes.
  • Symbol +  = “and”
  • Practice 8th Notes
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