Simple Time Note Values

The picture below shows a crotchet. This note is worth one beat in 4/4, 2/4 and 3/4 time but half a beat in 2/2, 3/2 and 4/2 time.


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The next picture shows minims. They are worth one beat in 2/2, 3/2 and 4/2 time but two beats in 4/4, 2/4 and 3/4 time.


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The notes below are quavers. They are worth half a beat in 4/4, 2/4 and 3/4 time but one beat in 3/8 time.


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The notes below are semiquavers. They are worth a quarter of a beat in 4/4, 2/4 and 3/4 time but half a beat in 3/8 time.


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The notes below are semibreves. They are worth four beats on 4/4 time but two beats in 2/2, 3/2 and 4/2 time.


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The picture below shows the different note values and their corresponding rests.


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Warburton, Annie O. Basic Music Knowledge. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. Print, p. 1.

Taylor, E. (1990). Music Theory In Practice Grade 2. London: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, pp. 7 to 9.

Taylor, E. (1990). Music Theory In Practice Grade 1. London: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, pp. 4 and 10.