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

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To calculate the total beats represented by the given rhythmic values, we need to know the duration of each note. Here’s a quick breakdown of some common note values:

  • Whole note: 4 beats
  • Half note: 2 beats
  • Quarter note: 1 beat
  • Eighth note: 0.5 beats
  • Sixteenth note: 0.25 beats

If you provide the specific rhythmic values you want to calculate, I can help you determine the total in beats and which note would best represent that total.