Eighth Notes - Nuvo Play It Today Series Manual

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Eighth
Introducing
When we need notes that are shorter than quarter notes, we can use
is worth half a quarter note.
A Single eighth
See if you can spot the eighth notes in "Donkeys." Clap the rhythm, listen to the track, then try to play
it.
13
œ œ œ œ
? 4
4
Articulation
This is a good time to review articulation which is when we start notes with the tongue. Review page 8.
Try playing "Hot Cross Buns" and pay attention to starting each note with your tongue.
14
œ œ ˙
? 4
4
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Notes
note
Donkeys
Donkeys
,
œ œ ˙
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns
œ œ ˙
eighth
=
2
Eighth notes beamed together
equal 1 quarter note
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙
2
notes. Each eight note
Graham Lyons
Graham Lyons
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