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Half rests look similar to whole rests.
The difference is in the direction of the hat.
The upside down hat of a whole rest is turned right side up to create a half rest.
If you can imagine a person wearing this hat, then you know it’s a half rest and not a whole rest.
Value
Half rests are worth 2 beats of silence.
This means that every 2 beats of no playing or singing (complete silence) equals 1 half rest.
Now that you know the difference between a whole rest and a half rest, it’s time to move on to the quarter rests.
Useful Rhythm Flashcards
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Fun Learning Rhythm Games
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