Here is the pyramid of note/rest values that you need to know for sight-reading pulsing. We subdivide the quarter into 2 pulses. Memorize this chart for future tests.
Whole note or rest = 4 beats or 8 pulses (Circle not filled in; no stem)
Dotted half note/rest = 3 beats or 6 pulses (Circle not filled in with a stem and a dot after it)
Half note/rest = 2 beats or 4 pulses (Circle not filled in with a stem)
Dotted Quarter note/rest = 1-1/2 beats or 3 pulses (solid circle with a stem and a dot after it)
Quarter note/rest= 1 beat or 2 pulses (solid circle with a stem)
Eighth note/rest = 1/2 beat or 1 pulse (They have a flag on it)
Mrs. Smith
