Music Theory for Kids The Whole Note

The video tutorial introduces the whole note, describing its appearance as a circle with an empty note head that is held for four beats. It narrates the story of Mr. Music, who created the whole note by removing the stems from half notes. The tutorial assigns the name TA-AH-AH-AH to the whole note to help with rhythm performance. It also explains the practical application of the whole note, emphasizing the need to hold it for four beats during play. The tutorial concludes with a quick review of the key points.

What does a whole note look like?

• A filled circle with a stem

• A square with an empty note head

• A triangle with a stem

• A circle with an empty note head

How did Mr. Music come up with the whole note?

• By removing stems from half notes

• By adding stems to quarter notes

• By doubling the size of quarter notes

• By changing the color of half notes

What is the rhythmic name given to the whole note?

• TA-AH-AH-AH

• TA-LA-LA-LA

• TA-TA-TA-TA

• TA-DA-DA-DA

How many beats does a whole note receive?

• Two beats

• Three beats

• One beat

• Four beats

How many plates are needed to represent the whole note?

• Four plates

• Three plates

• Two plates

• One plate