Counting 8th Notes

How many beats is a single 8th note worth?

• 1

• 1/2

• 8

• 1/8

How many 8th notes are in 1 beat (or 1 quarter note)?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Why do we call 8th notes 8th notes?

• Because they are one 8th of a measure.

• Because they get one 8th of a beat.

• Because they are one 8th of a whole note.

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• 1 2+ 3 4

• 1 2 3 4

• 1 +2 3 4

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• +1 2 +3 4

• 1 2 3 4

• 1 2+ 3 4+

• 1+ 2 3+ 4

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• 1 2 3 4

• 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+

• 1 2+ 3+ 4

• 1+ 2 3 4+

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• +1 +2 3 4

• 1 2 3 4

• 1+ 2+ 3 4

• 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• 1+ 2+ 3 4

• 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+

• 1 2 3 4

• +1 +2 3 4

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• 1 2 3+ 4

• 1 2 3 4

• 1 2 +3 4

• 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+

What is the correct counting for this rhythm?

• 1 2 3 4

• +1 +2 +3 +4

• 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+