NOTES as Symbols for

Sound Duration
Notes – symbols of
duration
Parts of a note :

stem

Oval head
Kinds of Notes
1. Whole note has an oval-shape
with o shade. It has the long
duration which receives four (4)
counts or four (4) beats.
Rhythmic Syllables: da-a-a-a
2. Half note has an oval-
shaped with no shades but
with stem. It receives two (2)
beats or two (2) counts.
Rhythmic Syllables: da-a
3. Quarter note has shaded
oval head with stem and it
receives one (1) beat.
Rhythmic Syllables: da
1. Eight note has a shaded
oval head, a stem and a
flag or hook.
Rhythmic Syllables: di