Topmusicanswers
- What does an upside down quarter note mean?
- How many beats does an upside down note have?
- What is the name of upside down notes?
What does an upside down quarter note mean?
It's just to prevent the stems from extending too far away from the staves. If the note is below the middle line of the staff then it'll point up, otherwise it'll point down.
How many beats does an upside down note have?
A whole rest instructs you not to play for four beats. The whole rest looks like an upside down hat. To remember that it's upside down just think you can hold a whole lot of stuff in an upside down hat. All the other basic rhythmic values are just simple fractions of the 4-beat whole note…
What is the name of upside down notes?
Quarter notes are notated with a filled-in oval note head and a straight, flagless stem. The stem usually points upwards if it is below the middle line of the stave or downwards if it is on or above the middle line. However, the stem direction may differentiate more than one part.
