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One!
Ta!
Clap!

Figure 2.3: Counting one crotchet while clapping

(b) A quaver: Quavers have flags. Notes with flags can be connected to each other
with a line called beam. This makes a written piece of music look neat and
easy to read. Figure 2.4 shows how quavers can be written while connected
by a beam line.
beam

ÈÈ = n

ÈÈÈÈ = Y

Figure 2.4: Quavers connected by a beam line

When counting quavers, you should keep in mind that the value of one
quaver is half that of a crotchet. Therefore, one quaver plus another quaver
is equal to one crotchet. Figure 2.5 shows how to count two quavers aloud

while clapping. The first quaver is represented by the sounds “One!” and
“Ta!”. The sounds “and!” and “te!” have been used to represent the second
quaver.
n

One!- and!
Ta! - te!
Clap! - clap!

Figure 2.5: Counting two quavers connected by a beam line while clapping

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