Note and Rest Values
Barlines are drawn across the staff, dividing the music into sections called bars or measures. A final barline signifies the end of the music.
The Four Four Time Signature
This is the four four time signature.
The time signature is written immediately after the treble clef. The top number of the * time signature tells you that there are four beats in each measures.
The bottom number tells you that there are four quarter notes in one measure of music in * time.
The Note A
You already know the note A. It is the open A (second) string. This time the note A is played in quarter notes. Alternate your bow strokes as you play.
Note: The numbers underneath the staff are counting numbers.
The Note B
The note B is written on the third line of the staff. The stem for the note B can go up or down, because it is on the middle line of the staff.
Play the note B with your first finger on the A string.
On the recording this example is played pizzicato. It is a good idea to practice all examples both arco and pizzicato.
