Reading Music Lesson #30: Half Rests
Half rests look similar to whole rests, but with one difference. The upside down hat of a whole rest is turned right side up to create a half rest.
Half rests look similar to whole rests, but with one difference. The upside down hat of a whole rest is turned right side up to create a half rest.
Half rests are very similar to half notes. They are both worth two counts each. The only difference is that a half note represents sound while a half rest symbolizes silence.