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Music Theory Quiz - Grade 3 - Demisemiquavers (Questions)

Demisemiquavers are very fast notes. In Grade 3 Music Theory you will spot three beams, count tiny subdivisions, and beam notes neatly within each beat.

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Fascinating Fact:

Demisemiquavers have three beams or three flags. When beaming, keep groups within the beat for clear counting.

In Specialist Music Theory Grade 3, you meet demisemiquavers and other quick values. You will read triple beams, count small subdivisions, and group notes by the beat for clear rhythm.

Key Terms

  • Demisemiquaver: A very short note equal to half a semiquaver, or one thirty-second of a semibreve.
  • Beam: Horizontal lines joining flagged notes to show rhythmic grouping and the beat.
  • Subdivision: Splitting a beat into equal smaller notes, such as three or four parts depending on the meter.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a demisemiquaver in music theory?

A demisemiquaver is one thirty-second of a semibreve. It is written with three flags or three beams and its exact length depends on the tempo.

How many demisemiquavers fit in one crotchet beat?

Eight demisemiquavers fit into one crotchet. This is because a crotchet is one quarter of a semibreve and a demisemiquaver is one thirty-second.

How should I beam demisemiquavers in simple time?

Beam demisemiquavers within each beat. In 4/4, keep each group inside the crotchet beat for easy counting and clean reading.

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