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How many beats is a beam?
Notes on the first beat can be beamed with the second beat, notes on the second beat beamed with notes on the third beat, and notes on all three beats can be beamed.
What does a beam mean in 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.
Where do you put beams in music?
Add the Beam from either the highest note (for stems up) or the lowest note (for stems down). (Your Beam can only be angled to the distance of one staff space.)
