Music Duration Calculator

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Calculate note durations and measures in music.

Song Structure

Tempo (BPM)

Number of Measures (Bars)

Time Signature (Beats per Bar)

Top number of time signature (e.g., 4 for 4/4)

Total Duration

1:04MM:SS

Total Seconds64.00

Total Beats128

About this calculator

Overview

Music duration calculation determines note values and measure lengths. Whole note = 4 beats; half = 2; quarter = 1; eighth = 0.5. Essential for composition and rhythm understanding.

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Pro Tips

4/4 time: 4 quarter notes per measure.
Dotted note = 1.5× original value.
Tie combines note values.
Tempo (BPM) determines actual duration.

Fun Facts

"Whole note = semibreve (UK terminology)."
"Shortest note: hemidemisemiquaver (1/64 note)."
"Metronome invented by Maelzel (1815)."
"60 BPM = 1 beat per second."

Formula: Measure = Σ(Note Values); Tempo determines actual time