Question

half note , quarter rest, and two eighth notes is that equal to 4 beats?

Answer 1

Yes, that combination is equal to 4 beats.

Here's the breakdown:

- A half note is worth 2 beats.
- A quarter rest is worth 1 beat.
- Two eighth notes are worth a total of 1 beat (each eighth note is 0.5 beats, so 2 x 0.5 = 1).

Now, adding them together:

- Half note: 2 beats
- Quarter rest: 1 beat
- Two eighth notes: 1 beat

2 + 1 + 1 = 4 beats.

So, the combination you mentioned does indeed equal 4 beats.