How to Count Timing for Notes : Rythm

Music is Measured in Time similar to how an Inch is divided

Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, or Sixteenth of an Inch - As the Fraction doubles the speed doubles
4 counts
Whole Note

1(234)

2 counts
Half Notes 1/2

1(2) 3(4)

1 count each
Quarter Notes 1/4

1 2 3 4

.5 counts each 8 notes played in time of 4 counts

Eighth Notes 1/8

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

.25 counts each 16 notes played in time of 4 counts

Sixteenth Notes 1/16

1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a

1/1