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A semiquaver, also known as the sixteenth note, is worth a quarter of a crotchet beat. In other words, there are four semiquavers to the time of one crotchet beat.
- How many beats is a semi quaver worth?
- Is a semiquaver worth 1 beat?
- What is a semi quaver equal to?
- How many minims is a quaver worth?
How many beats is a semi quaver worth?
| Musical Notes Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name (UK) | Name (US) | Beats |
| quaver | eighth note | 1/2 beat |
| semiquaver | 16th note | 1/4 beat |
| demisemiquaver | 32nd note | 1/8 beat |
Is a semiquaver worth 1 beat?
Semiquavers (or sixteenth note): The notes are joined together by a double beam. Together they equal one crotchet beat.
What is a semi quaver equal to?
Remember that 4 semiquavers are worth 1 crotchet. A semiquaver has two little tails on the stem, which are always on the right hand side.
How many minims is a quaver worth?
List
| American name | British name | Relative value |
|---|---|---|
| whole note | semibreve | 1 |
| half note | minim | 12 |
| quarter note | crotchet | 14 |
| eighth note | quaver | 18 |
