Notes

Beam on top and beam at the bottom on a music sheet

Beam on top and beam at the bottom on a music sheet
  1. What are beams in sheet music?
  2. What is the beat of beam note?

What are beams in sheet music?

In musical notation, a beam is a horizontal or diagonal line used to connect multiple consecutive notes (and occasionally rests) to indicate rhythmic grouping. Only eighth notes (quavers) or shorter can be beamed.

What is the beat of beam note?

Beaming in 2/4 Time

Notes are normally beamed together to make up one quarter note beat. Here are some examples. If there are four eighth notes in a measure, they can all be beamed together.

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