What's That Note Value?

Quarter Beat
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Simple
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Quarter Note
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Sixteenth Rest
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Four Beats
Compound
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Eighth Note
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Eighth Rest
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***Tip: Dots add half the value of the note to the note itself. :)***
1 and a Half Beats

Simple
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Whole Note
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Quarter Rest

Half a Beat
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***Tip: Any time signature with a top number of 2, 3, or 4 is classified as simple. :)***
Simple

Dotted Half Note


Half Rest

Two Beats

Compound
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Thirty-Second Note
***Tip: The top number is how many beats there are per measure. The bottom number is what note gets the beat.***

Whole Rest