Note Values
Overview
In ChordWalk, note values, called Steps, are essential for creating arpeggios and can include Rests (silences). Steps don't always match beats, and multiple Steps can fit in one beat. The duration a note plays can be adjusted with the Gate Setting. Common note values are whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and thirty-second notes, with triplets and dotted notes adding unique rhythms. ChordWalk’s arpeggiator lets you mix these note values to create varied and complex melodies and harmonies.
Steps and Rests
In ChordWalk, note values are referred to as Steps. A Step can also represent a Rest (silence period).
Arpeggiation Basics
Note values are essential for creating arpeggios. The variation and combination of note values and lengths define the quality of a melody or harmony.
ChordWalk’s arpeggiator features allow for endless creative variations in sequences and combinations.
Note Values and Beats
Steps (note values) don’t always align with beats; multiple steps can occur within a single beat.
A Step defines the proportion of a beat between notes or rests. Notes can be held for any percentage of their step value, adjusted via the Gate Setting in ChordWalk.
Silences (rests) are created by muting a step or setting its volume to zero.
Common Note Values
Whole notes: 4 beats
Half notes: 2 beats
Quarter notes: 1 beat (every beat)
Eighth notes: 0.5 beat (2 per beat)
Sixteenth notes: 0.25 beat (4 per beat)
Thirty-second notes: 0.125 beat (8 per beat)
Less Common Note Values
Triplets: Three notes in the time of two equivalent notes, creating a swing effect.
Dotted Notes: One and a half times the length of the corresponding note value.
Use the tables below for reference:
By understanding and manipulating these note values in ChordWalk, you can craft unique and intricate arpeggios for your musical endeavors.