Which note represents the total in beats of the following rhythmic values?

A. A sixteenth note has a solid oval head, a vertical stem, and two flags.
Image with alt text: A sixteenth note has a solid oval head, a vertical stem, and two flags.

B. A quarter note has a solid oval head and a vertical stem but no flag.
Image with alt text: A quarter note has a solid oval head and a vertical stem but no flag.

C. A half note has a hollow or open oval head, a vertical stem, and no flag.
Image with alt text: A half note has a hollow or open oval head, a vertical stem, and no flag.

D. An eighth note has a solid oval head, a vertical stem, and a single flag.

1 answer

A sixteenth note represents 1/4 of a beat, so the total in beats would be 1/4.

A quarter note represents one beat, so the total in beats would be 1.

A half note represents two beats, so the total in beats would be 2.

An eighth note represents 1/2 of a beat, so the total in beats would be 1/2.