Pause
A pause sign tells you to hold the note or rest for slightly longer than its written value.
Listen to the two examples below to hear how the same notes sound without and with a pause.
Without a pause
With a pause
Understanding musical signs and symbolsPause
Composers use a range of signs and symbols to convey how they want their music to be played. Understanding these will help you perform more accurately and with more style.
Part of MusicUnderstanding music