Sixteenth notes are similar to 8th notes in that they are held for a fraction of a full beat or count. As we saw earlier the 8th gets 1/2 a beat whereas the 16th note gets 1/4 of a beat or count. Sixteenth notes look like this;
A single Sixteenth note OR 2 Sixteenth Notes joined by a 'Beam'
The Value of an Sixteenth note is 1/4 a beat or count long. The easiest way to count when playing is to add the words 'e' 'and' 'a', which means you would count like this;
1 e and a 2 e and a 3 e and a 4 e and a
By splitting up the count, each number & the words 'e and a' is held for a 1/4 beat or count.
A dotted sixteenth note would be held for 3/8 of a beat or count since a Dot after a Note or Rest means you hold it for the Full value + Half, thus 1/4 + 1/8 = 3/8 of a beat.
TIPS
- Say the Note names to yourself as you play them to help remember them until you know them.
- Don't lift your fingers too high off the fretboard, a 1/4" at most will do. The higher you lift your fingers the slower your playing will be due to wasted movement.
- Keep the Thumb of your fretboard hand flat at the middle of the back of the fretboard neck. This will provide you with more control, better reach and faster motion.
There are 3 versions of each of the same exercises below:
- The first version just plays back the Guitar Notes on the score.
- The second version adds a Bass Guitar and Drum Kit to the Guitar.
- The third version only plays back the Bass Guitar and Drums but has the Guitar score for you to follow along with.
We have also included Guitar TAB with each Score for all exercises for reference and to assist those that know TAB but wish to learn how to read music AND for those that can already Read Music but want to learn TAB due to the wealth of Guitar TAB only scores.
OR 2 Sixteenth Notes joined by a 'Beam' 
would be held for 3/8 of a beat or count since a Dot after a Note or Rest means you hold it for the Full value + Half, thus 1/4 + 1/8 = 3/8 of a beat.
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