Grade 1 - Note Values

In Grade 1 Music theory, you will learn about note values such as quavers, crotchets, minims and semibreves. This type of musical notation has only been around since 1801. Before then they used a complex system of black squares placed on different lines! The first step to understanding written music is getting to grips with the different shapes that you see!

See how well you know the four musical notes by taking this quiz.