note symbols

Measure of a note, determined by its form; the whole note represents the basic unit of time.

eighth note

Black oval with a stem and one hook, equal to 1/8 of a whole note or 1/2 of a beat.

half note

White oval with a stem, equal to 1/2 of a whole note or two beats.

sixty-fourth note

Eighth note with four hooks, equal to 1/64 of a whole note or 1/16 of a beat.

sixteenth note

Eighth note with two hooks, equal to 1/16 of a whole note or 1/4 of a beat.

quarter note

Black oval with a stem, equal to 1/4 of a whole note or one beat.

whole note

White oval with no stem, equal to four beats.

thirty-second note

Eighth note with three hooks, equal to 1/32 of a whole note or 1/8 of a beat.