Eighth-Note (quaver) and Sixteenth-Note (semiquaver) Rests

There are also symbols to represent silence with the value of eighth notes (quaver) and sixteenth notes (semiquaver):

Note		Rest
Eighth (quaver)
Sixteenth (semiquaver)

Following we can see a few examples using rests. The small numbers given below the written notes indicate the subdivision in four equal parts of the beat:

Develop your music reading skills using the Rhythmic Dictation exercise.

For information about other rests see our Reference section.

Translated by Dan Román, English version revised by Sue Talley