2.1 Notes

Whole Note

Only the note head, not filled in. Sits between the lines for space notes. Has a line through it for line notes.  Lasts for 4 beats in 4/4 time.

Half Note

A whole note with an added stem.  Worth 2 beats in 4/4 time.

Quarter Note

Filled in note head with a stem.  Worth 1 beat in 4/4 time.

Eighth Note

Filled in note head with a stem and a flag (or bar for 2 or more eighth notes).  Worth 1/2 beat in 4/4 time.

Sixteenth Note

Filled in note head with a stem and two flags (or bars).  Worth 1/4 beat in 4/4 time.