Lesson 06
Measure and 4/4 Meter
A measure is a small container of time in music. In 4/4, each measure must contain four full beats. A quarter note equals one beat, and a quarter rest al...
Lesson goal
When is a measure complete?
- Understand that 4/4 means four beats in the measure.
- Build a measure using quarter notes and quarter rests.
- Know whether a measure is incomplete, complete, or too full.
Explanation
A measure is a small container of time in music. In 4/4, each measure must contain four full beats. A quarter note equals one beat, and a quarter rest al...
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Key terms
Measure
A defined space of time inside music.
4/4 meter
A meter where each measure has four beats.
Bar line
A line separating one measure from another.
Interactive example
In 4/4, a measure can be complete with four symbols if each symbol equals one beat.
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Exercise
Build a 4/4 measure. Add quarter notes or quarter rests until the total is exactly four beats.
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Level check
Which measure is correct in 4/4?
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Related links
These links connect the lesson to Musicatea sections available for reading and review.