The Eighth Note

Lesson 2/56 | Study Time: 5 Min
Course: Violin
The Eighth Note

The Eighth Note

An eighth note lasts for half a beat. There are eight eighth notes in one bar of * time
This is an eighth note.
It lasts for half a count.
There are eight eighth notes in one bar of * time.

Eighth notes are played with the middle of the bow using short strokes. Count out loud and keep your wrist loose as you play.

Once you are comfortable playing eighth notes on one note, try the following examples.

Remember to use alternating bow strokes regardless of the length of the notes.

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