Triplets are written when a beat that is normally divided into 2, needs to be divided into three equal parts.

Here is one crotchet, 4 quavers and one crotchet.
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Here is one crotchet, followed by 3 triplet quavers, 3 more triplet quavers and one crotchet. The 2nd and 3rd beats each needed to be divided into 3 even notes. A small 3 is written above the triplet group.

Lesson 5

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Triplets are written when a beat that is normally divided into 2, needs to be divided into three equal parts.

Here you can learn how to read music. Free music theory lessons online.

This site is for UK music terms. If you want to learn American (US) music terms, then go to: http://www.music4musicians.com/minute_a_day_music_theory.htm

Triplets are written when a beat that is normally divided into 2, needs to be divided into three equal parts.

Here you can learn how to read music.
Free music theory lessons online.

This site is for UK music terms.
If you want to learn American (US) music terms, then go to:
http://www.music4musicians.com/minute_a_day_music_theory.htm