Question

how many steady beats is an eighth note A 1/2, B 1/4, C 4, D 8

Answer 1

In music, the value of notes is often described in terms of steady beats. Here’s how the different note values you mentioned correspond to steady beats:

- **A (1/2)**: This represents a half note, which receives 2 beats.
- **B (1/4)**: This represents a quarter note, which receives 1 beat.
- **C (4)**: This is likely referring to a whole note, which receives 4 beats.
- **D (8)**: This represents an eighth note, which receives 1/2 beat.

So, in terms of steady beats:
- A (half note) = 2 beats
- B (quarter note) = 1 beat
- C (whole note) = 4 beats
- D (eighth note) = 0.5 beats

If you're specifically asking about the eighth note (D), it has **1/2** of a steady beat.