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Unit 2 · Rhythm · Lesson 2 of 5

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How long a lasts

A is the steady click. A can last for one click, several clicks, or part of a click. Its written shape shows how long it lasts: its .

In this example, count one with each click:

  • - 4 (an open oval)
  • - 2 (open, with a )
  • - 1 (filled in, with a )
72 BPM · counting shown under the notes
One , two halves, four quarters - the same total length.
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