Strong and weak beats in 4/4 time, when the notes aren't quarter-notes

1. What is the pattern of strong and weak beats for 4 4 time?
2. What kind of note receives 4 beats in 4 4 time?
3. How many beats does 4 quarter notes get?
4. What note gets 4 beats of rest?

What is the pattern of strong and weak beats for 4 4 time?

Strong and Weak Beats: The Basics

The most common thought on strong and weak beats (in 4/4 time) goes as follows: The first beat of the measure is the strongest (it's the “downbeat”). The third beat of the measure is also strong, but not as strong as the first. The second and fourth beats are weak.

What kind of note receives 4 beats in 4 4 time?

In 4/4 time a whole note gets FOUR beats; a half note gets TWO beats, and a quarter note gets ONE beat. Based on what you saw above, that 4/4 time signatures mean four beats to the measure and the quarter note gets the beat, 18.

How many beats does 4 quarter notes get?

The C at the beginning of the piece means 4/4 time. Look at the measures with notes written in them, and you will see that each measure contains 4 beats. Near the beginning there are 4 measures each containing 4 quarter notes, adding up to 4 beats. You can count each measure as "1 2 3 4."

What note gets 4 beats of rest?

A whole rest gets 4 beats, a half rest gets 2 beats, and a quarter rest gets 1 beat.