It shows that two quavers (½ beat each) make a crotchet (1 beat). Going up through the chart from the quaver you can see that this must mean that four quavers makes a minim (2 beats). Half of a quaver is a semiquaver which lasts for ¼ of a beat of music.
What note equals 4 quavers?
Four semiquavers take up the same amount of time as 1 crotchet quarter note.
How many quavers are in a Minim?
A Minim is worth 2 Crotchets. A Crotchet is worth 2 Quavers. Therefore, a semibreve is the equivalent length of time as 8 Quavers OR 4 Crotchets OR 2 Minims. Quaver = Eighth note.
What is a 4 beat note called?
Reading Music : Note Value
Name (USA) | Name (England) | Duration |
---|---|---|
Whole Note | Semibreve | 4 beats |
Half Note | Minim | 2 beats |
Quarter Note | Crotchet | 1 beat |